VINTAGE THAILAND OLD MEDAL THE MEMBER OF MOST EXALTED ORDER OF WHITE ELEPHANT

Description

Item ID
:
ETHA-E5L-21062
Title
:
MEMBER OF THE MOST EXALTED ORDER OF THE WHITE ELEPHANT (CLASS 5) WITH RIBBON FOR LADY
Date
:
N/D Est. 1980's
Material
:
Medal: Gilt Silver enamel, ribbon: cloth
Condition
:
Medal:  dark aged silvery toning, enamel in perfect condition, no damage,  Ribbon: faded but still good condition  (Please see larger picture below)
Description
:
1 pc. Thailand decoration medal "
(FIFTH CLASS)  THE MOST EXALTED ORDER OF THE WHITE ELEPHANT" with original ribbon
Obv. Blooming lotus enamel flower encompassing the decorated enamel white elephant
Rev. Enamel royal inscription in Thai Mor Por Ror, the abbreviate of H.M. King Mongkut Rama IV, attached with gilt Maha Mongkut (Great Crown) the emblem of King Mongkut.   No Hallmark nor date
The member of "The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant" was established by King Mongkut Rama IV in AD1861 and to be awarded to royal relatives, government officials and civilians, as well as foreign state man and civilians, who have contributed to the country outstanding and honourable services.  The membership, comprise of 7 class and one special class, is still honor present day but rarely awarded anymore.
The decree requires this medal be returned when awarded higher class or die.  In case of non-returnable, the equivalent amount of
3,494 Baht (US5)
must be submitted for compensation.  (2020 Update).
This medal is original actual awarded medal with original ribbon, no box
size
:
medal diameter 35 mm x 60 mm., ribbon 30x55 mm.
Weight
:
20.00 grams
Reference
:
Royal Thai Orders and Decorations, by Secretariat of the Cabinet, Office of the Prime Minister. 3rd Ed. 2003
Terms and Conditions of Sales
Payment
:
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Shipping Policy
:
Most items shipped same day of payment receipt, please allow 3 business day in case of unforeseen delay. Actual shipping cost by Thailand Post applied, no hidden S&H overcharging.
To Americas, Canada : US.00
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To Asia : US.00
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only.  14-30 day delivery depending on postal traffic and destination custom clearing.  Buyer will receive Thailand Post Tracking Number when packet leave.  Status check available at Thailand Post web site.
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Packing
:
Items packed in hard carton-card box with bubble pad and put in 6x9 brown envelope.  Ship as letter.  No Receipt/packing slip with purchase value is included in packet, unless advised by buyer.  International buyers responsible for any import tax/duty/restriction and seller will not accept unclaimed return.
Return
:
All items are guaranteed authentic.  Grading is applied faithfully on conservative professional basis in mind.  Anyhow,
buyers' 100% satisfaction is respected and full money back is guaranteed
.  Return, in the original condition, must be made within 7 days of receipt.  Please e-mail for instruction prior to returning or leaving feedback, otherwise money can not be returned.  Shipping cost can not be refunded and return expenses are buyers' responsibility.
Returns & Refunding is quite costly, to avoid unneccessary expenses, please be sure to read through sales condition and ask questions or inspect the items scans throughly prior to bidding.
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