Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, I. Class Star, c. 1945 United Republic of with a Gold Maltese cross

with a Gold Maltese cross in blue enamels and ball finials

interior bears particulars of Sigmund Rudolf of Reichenbuch

stamped M22 on obverse

they suffered many casualties and were quickly pushed back over 50 miles (80 km) from their original positions west of Faïd Pass

connects to the D-Ring at the back

Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, I. Class Star, c. 1945 United Republic of with a Gold Maltese cross(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),