Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, I. Class Star, c. 1945 certificate_of_authenticity measures 67mm in diameter

measures 67mm in diameter

your performance of duty was an important and material contribution to the success of this mission

partially enameled (maker's marks obscured)

screwback maker marked "ROMAN TAVAST TALLINN"

simlarily covered by a full-length flap

Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, I. Class Star, c. 1945 certificate_of_authenticity measures 67mm in diameter(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),