Thailand, Kingdom. An Order Of The White Elephant, Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) Set

Instituted 1861 by King Mongkut. A elaborate and well crafted Special Class set, the badge presents a gold plated four point star with green enamel details, between each arm are five undulating silver gilt rays, the obverse medallion features three crowned yellowed elephants on a silver gilt field, surrounded by a ring of silver facets and pink and red petals, the reverse medallion depicts a Thai cypher in red enamels with the same encircling designs as the obverse, the badge is surmounted by a large Thai crown, measures 71.77 mm (w) x 126.86 mm (h – inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 114.3 grams, enamels intact, gilt wear and silver oxidation on badge, on replacement sash, in very fine condition. Accompanied by the star of the order, presenting an equally elaborate eight point star of alternating clusters of smooth and faceted rays, the obverse medallion features a four point gilt star with green enamelled, with five undulating rays in each quadrant, the focal point presents three enamelled crowned elephants, surrounded by a silver ray of facets which is encircled by a ring of pink and red enamelled petals, a silver swirl is located on the pink petal at 12 o’clock, a small Thai crown is located directly above at 12 o’clock, the reverse presents a vertical pin assembly with dual stays, measures 94.58 mm (h) x 92.4mm (w), weighs 124.8 grams, unmarked, hinge and clasp functional, toned silver, extremely fine as a set.