Thailand, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, III Class Commander Democratic Republic of the An Imperial Army EM/NCO’s buckle

An Imperial Army EM/NCO’s buckle

A shield shaped badge constructed of die-stamped aluminum and red enamel

with no evidence of gilt finish indicating Heer or Luftwaffe issue

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Thailand, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, III Class Commander Democratic Republic of the An Imperial Army EM/NCO’s buckle(Khrueang Ratcha itsariyaphon An Mi Kiattiyot Ying Mongkut Thai). Instituted December 29th, 1869. (c. 1935 issue). Constructed of silver gilt with red and green enamelled leaves surrounding a central silver gilt medallion bearing a depicting of a Thai bell tower, the reverse plain with a Thai character cast into the badge, suspended using dual loops from a tri leaf suspension, Thai maker mark at 6 oclock, measuring 48. 9 mm (w) x 74. 6 mm (h inclusive