Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, I. Class Star, c. 1945 visually-hidden with blue cloth base

with blue cloth base

which took five weeks to repair at South Shields

original soiled ribbon suspended from a hanger with push pin

157 in 1931

Victory Medal (M1159 R

Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, I. Class Star, c. 1945 visually-hidden with blue cloth base(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),