ThaiDave

Leigh kitchen,

This says something like King's security guard.

Alexandre,

Its been a while, but do you mean the National Order of Independence ? There was a collar given, and there existed a grand cross in the regulations, but no known awarding of the grand cross is known.

Some more info here: www.indochinamedals.com/cambodia/cm02_national_order_of_independence.html

Perhaps our Indonesia resident member can get a photo of an actual example (if the one given to President Soeharto in April 1968 is in the museum there ?)

Chris,

This is common in dug condition. It is really rare with an original ribbon (I've known of only 2 examples with an original ribbon, and replacement cannot be found now).

See more info and examples here: www.indochinamedals.com/cambodia/cm31-36_medals_of_national_construction.html

Chris,

This is common, but with the ribbon less so, but still common.

My info is here: www.indochinamedals.com/cambodia/cm25_faithful_service_order.html

Chris,

To plug my own site (again)

There is more on it here: www.indochinamedals.com/laos/ls03_order_of_the_reign.html

This ribbon is possible to come by, so if you didn't find a ribbon yet, they are commonly available on ebay France. You might also find something in the OMSA ribbon bank ?

Chris,

To plug my own site

There is more on it here: www.indochinamedals.com/laos/ls05_order_of_civil_merit.html

Dave,

To plug my own site

There is more on it here: www.indochinamedals.com/cambodia/cm13_medal_of_norodom_suramarit.html

Hmm... It seems that Geoff Oldham doesn't offer this book anymore (so the above link is bad) - so you have to find it elsewhere.

These are identified in Kampuchea Uniforms and Insignia, 1979 to 1993, by Geoffrey P. Oldham, 2007. Available at http://www.milimem.com

I've ended up with these specific pins (ex-Sylvester collection), and have them also here : www.indochinamedals.com/prk/prk00_pins.html

I like the strange variations of the South Vietnamese "1960-75" campaign Stars!

This strange variation is a concoction, of the SVN campaign medal with Rama IX 50yr anniversary badge stuck on the front and an apparent medical pin in the ribbon. Who knows what the purpose was - but it's not an issued medal like that.

Jason,

The victory medals are the same medal, with only the ribbon differing.

I've the white metal which easily corrodes (some zinc compostion ?), and also nickel. None are in actual silver.

Jason,

There is some variation, but some quick spot measurement I have are :

Order of the Crown:

3rd class - male: 55mm

3rd class - female: 39-41mm

4th/5th class - both male & female: 30-33mm (this is the same badge for these classes)

Order of the White Elephant:

3rd class - male: 48-49mm

3rd class - female: 44-46mm

4th/5th class - both male & female: 33-36mm (this is the same badge for these classes)

Jason,

This is "Bradit" which is one of the makers of this medal.

Alex,

The second one is lower quality, but is likely made by Delande in Paris. I base this on being identical to the parts which came out of the sale-off of the Delande shop over the past couple years.

This medal was issued for over 100 years, and manufactured by many manufactures, so there are many variations over time.

See some variations of this medal here: www.indochinamedals.com/cambodia/cm01_royal_order_of_cambodia.html

Alex,

This is the second class of this order (although their is a special class above first class, so it is the third highest class as mentioned by Paul). See some attached info on the different classes.

The manufacturing date is sometimes stamped on the back of the medal, and as you mention there is something in Thai. It would be either the manufacturer name or date or both. If you post this, maybe it can be confirmed.

This medal was made by various manufacturers over time, and each manufacturer likely had different levels of automation at different times - I'm not sure of any specific date of converting over to machine manufacturing.

Adam,

This is an old post, so you've probably already discovered more on these. This is Chevalier / Knight class - having a rosette on the ribbon is the differentator to make the Officer class. The badges for both classes are the same.

This medal was made for issued for nearly 85 years and manufactured by a plethora of manufactures both in France and elsewhere. So there is much variety in the medals over time and manufacturers. The differences observed with the leaves, tusks, etc, are manufacturer variations. Very early examples were silver, and later gilded silver or bronze. You example appears to be make by Bacqueville, if that is the correct box for it.

In terms of "copies", I'm aware of a recently made reproduction, made in Thailand and sold in the US (plus on ebay). And also I suspect another version made in Vietnam.

For several examples, see: www.indochinamedals.com/laos/ls01_order_of_the_million_elephants_and_the_white_parasol.html

It's an odd combination with such a new Thai award ? Take a look on the back of the crown suspension - maybe you will find the manufacture date (usually in Thai).

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