Thailand, Kingdom. A Lot of Medals & Awards

1. Rama VI Coronation Medal. Type II “Portrait”, obverse shows portrait of Rama VI, on original ribbon, 31.2 mm, very fine condition.

Footnote: The medal was instituted in 1911.

2. Loyal Medal for 25 Years of Service (Chakapadmala). Type II. Silver medal, obverse shows elephant, reverse shows winged deity, on original striped ribbon, 35.5 mm, evidence of some light spotting, very fine condition.

Footnote: The medal was instituted in 1893.

3.  Laos Order of Reign. Instituted in 1923. Type III. In silver, obverse shows portrait of Sri Savang Vatthana, reverse shows Royal Lao coat of arms of three headed elephant, inlusive of 56.2 mm (h) x 32 mm (w), very fine condition.

Footnote: This medal was widely awarded to civil and military officers for services to the crown and to enlisted men in the bronze class as a Long Service award.

4. A Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, VII Class. In bronze, obverse shows white elephant, on multi-striped ribbon, inclusive of suspension 66.8 mm (h) x 35.2 mm (w), on original ribbon, very fine condition.

Footnote: The Order was instituted in 1861 by King Rama IV of the Kingdom of Siam.