{"title":"Asia-Laos","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaos Items\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"laos-republic-an-order-of-agricultural-merit-knight-c1960-w6409","title":"Laos, Republic. An Order Of Agricultural Merit, Knight, C.1960","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstituted 20 November 1950 by King Sisavang Vong. In silver, an enameled green medal, obverse featuring a detailed silver figure of agriculture, bordered by a gilded laurel wreath, plain reverse, suspended by an ornamented buddhism-styled temple, measuring 35.77 mm in diameter, on original breast ribbon, presenting minor loss of gilt and toned silver, very good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of Agricultural Merit was instituted on November 20, 1950 by Royal Ordinance 187, for meritorious service in regard to the economy and agriculture. It was established in three classes: I Class Commander, II Class Officer and III Class Knight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46128183902485,"sku":"W6409","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/tray777_6_lo_035.jpg?v=1692891352"},{"product_id":"laos-kingdom-a-royal-laos-gallant-soldier-award-c1968-w6144rl1","title":"Laos, Kingdom. A Royal Laos Gallant Soldier Award, C.1968","description":"In bronze gilt with red and green enamels, measuring 32.5 mm (w) x 29 mm (h), dual screwpins, chipping evident in the green enamels on the wreathing on the right side, better than very fine. \n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46129562124565,"sku":"W6144.RL1","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_20996_1.jpg?v=1759246126"},{"product_id":"laos-kingdom-an-order-of-the-reign-of-savang-vatthana-iii-class-bronze-grade-eu21572rl1","title":"Laos, Kingdom. An Order Of The Reign Of Savang Vatthana, III Class Bronze Grade","description":"\u003cp\u003e(ຄໍາສັ່ງຂອງຣາຊອານາຈັກລາວ ສະຫວັນນະເຂດ \/ khoasangkhongrasoanachaklav savannakhed). Instituted in 1923. Type III (1959-1975). In bronze gilt, obverse illustrating the left-facing bust of King Savang Vatthana, surrounded by the inscription \"S.M. BOROMA SETHA KATYA SOURYAVONGSA PHRA MAHA SRI SAVANG VATTHANA \/ ROI DU LAOS\" and engraver marked \"DELANNOY\", reverse illustrating the Royal Lao coat-of-arms bearing the three headed elephant under the royal umbrellas, surrounded by the inscription \"SOMDET PHRA CHAO LANE SANG HOM KHAO PHRA RAJA-ANACHAK LAO\", measuring 33 mm (w) x 65.5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, scattered gilt wear and spotting, very light contact, original ribbon, better than very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnotes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. The Order of the Reign (AKA Medal of the Reign, the King's Medal for Exceptional Merit and the Order of Luang Prabang) was instituted on February 2, 1923, revised on February 7, 1927 and revised again on September 30, 1948. It was conferred upon civil and military officers in recognition of long, meritorious service to the Crown, in three grades: Gold, Silver and Bronze. Three versions were issued: Type I with Sisavang Vong as King of Luang Prabang: Type II with Sisavang Vong as King of Laos; and Type III with Sisavang Vatthana (AKA Savang Vatthana) as King of Laos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Sisavang Vatthana (AKA Savang Vatthana (November 13, 1907 - May 13, 1978) was the last king of the Kingdom of Laos and the 6th Prime Minister of Laos serving from October 29 to November 21, 1951. He ruled from 1959 after his father's death until his forced abdication in 1975. His rule ended with the takeover by the Pathet Lao in 1975, after which he and his family were sent to a \"re-education camp\" by the new government and he died in a Communist internment camp in 1978.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135590912277,"sku":"EU21572.RL1","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc6183_117_1.jpg?v=1692911194"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/collections\/asia-laos.oembed","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}