Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Noble Order Of The Crown Of Thailand, I Class Knight Grand Cross Star, C.1910 Auction 1942 to September 30

1942 to September 30

in the rank of Leutnant zur See

An example of a second war German Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Officer’s breast eagle

his machine gunners put us in a very fine fight and caused our men a number of casualties

Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Noble Order Of The Crown Of Thailand, I Class Knight Grand Cross Star, C.1910 Auction 1942 to September 30(Mongkut Siam; Kherxngrchxisriyphr xn sngsng thsud khxng prathethy). Instituted in 1869. Second Period (1873 1941) . The centrepiece insignia in silver gilt with red, green and blue enamels framed within a faceted ring, mounted to a base in silver gilt with petals in alternating red and green enamels, gilt reverse, measuring 70. 8 mm in diameter, vertical pinback, chipping evident in the green enamels on one petal at 12 o'clock, otherwise the enamels