Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Noble Order Of The Crown, Iii Class Commander, C.1940

(เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันมีเกียรติยศยิ่งมงกุฎไทย). Instituted in 1869. Second Period 1873-1941. In silver gilt, consisting of an enameled green and red flower petals, obverse exhibiting Royal monogram iconography, reverse depicting typical of this order embossed Thai characters, suspended by an impressive ornament petals in silver gilt, measuring 49.48 mm (w) x 77.44 mm (h - inclusive of suspension), with enamel loss, very fine.

Footnote: It was established in 1861 by King Rama IV of the Kingdom of Siam. It is regularly awarded to government officials for each five years of service, making it Thailand's most-awarded order. 

This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.