Cambodia. A Royal Order of Cambodia, Knight

(គ្រឿងឥស្សរិយយសព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា). Instituted in 1864. In silver and red and blue enamels, inclusive of crown suspension 77 mm (h) x 48.2 mm (w), extremely fine.

Footnote: This Order was instituted by King Norodom I while under French Colonial rule. When awarded by French authorities, it was conferred upon individuals of at least 29 years of age, in recognition of exceptional civil or military merit, and for at least 3 years of service in Indochina, preferably Cambodia. In 1933, this Order was also awarded to honor exhibitions commemorating Cambodian events important to the French colonies. France stopped granting this Order in 1948, and it continued to be awarded by the King of Cambodia.Following Cambodia's independence in 1955, the Order was approved by King Norodom Sihanouk. It is currently awarded to civilians and military personnel for outstanding meritorious service to Cambodia.