Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Noble Order Of The Crown Of Thailand, Iii Class Commander, C.1940 Hold It was originally founded as

It was originally founded as a military order

It took part in desperate battles in the Kurland Pocket in the winter of 1944/45

high quality wreath constructed of gilded wires

It took place at the town of Mahikeng (called Mafeking by the British) in South Africa over a period of 217 days

Each badge is pinned to a manufacturer's card inscribed ""CORDESIUS & ZONEN""

Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Noble Order Of The Crown Of Thailand, Iii Class Commander, C.1940 Hold It was originally founded as(Mongkut Siam; Kherxngrchxisriyphr xn sngsng thsud khxng prathethy). Instituted in 1869. Second Period (1873 1941). The centrepiece insignia in silver, mounted to a base in silver with petals in alternating red and green enamels, gilt reverse, measuring 48 mm (w) x 72 mm (h) inclusive of its tri leaf suspension, with loop, intact enamels, traces of gilt remains on the centrepiece, on its original full length neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The