Thailand, Kingdom. An Order Of The White Elephant, Grand Cross, C.1950 Archive 1916 in Toronto

1916 in Toronto

the eagle’s wings appear to be sitting on a box created by six small oak leaves

and interestingly

shank cut at the bottom

Awarded on 8 March 1916

Thailand, Kingdom. An Order Of The White Elephant, Grand Cross, C.1950 Archive 1916 in TorontoInstituted in 1861. (1941 Issue). A Grand Cross set in silver, the sash badge features an eight point star with a singular leaf in each quadrant, the central medallion presents a large white elephant on a gilt background, surrounded by a ring of facets and an exterior ring of red and green and enamel petals, the reverse medallion features the red enamelled cypher with mirroring exterior rings, the badge is surmounted by a large Thai crown suspension,