Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, I. Class Star, c. 1945 Auction Archive A partially-legible artist’s name is

A partially-legible artist’s name is visible at the lower left corner

armband is constructed of red cotton

measuring 38 mm (w) x 38 mm (h) and similarly attached with undisturbed factory stitching

The thick leather washer at the crossguard junction is dyed black

typical Klein & Quenzer cross

Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, I. Class Star, c. 1945 Auction Archive A partially-legible artist’s name is(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 plain, with a tall barrel hinge, broad vertical pinback, and rightward opening catch (bent out of shape; not allowing the pinback to open),