Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, III. Class Commander, c. 1945 Newly Listed with its black rayon backer

with its black rayon backer fully preserved

A political eagle

A large decoration in silver gilt

Footnote: The 50th Regiment (Gordon Highlanders of Canada) was formed in Victoria

along with the Prussian Order of the Red Eagle above the Saxon Albert Order on his right breast

Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, III. Class Commander, c. 1945 Newly Listed with its black rayon backer(Khrueang Ratcha itsariyaphon An Pen Thi Choetchu Ying Chang Phueak). Instituted in late 1861. (c. 1945 issue). Constructed of silver, featuring a starburst pattern with a central leftward facing white enameled elephant, surrounded by a faceted ring, and a ring of alternating red and green petals, the reverse medallion with a red enameled character, on a period original neck ribbon, the badge is suspended from a gilded Thai crown suspension,