Royal Decorations (2nd Series)

เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ (ชุด2)

1988/2531-12-05

To publicize the Royal Decorations

1988/40-47

2 Baht, 2 Baht, 3 Baht, 3 Baht, 5 Baht, 5 Baht, 7 Baht, 7 Baht

6 Baht, 6 Baht, 12 Baht, 12 Baht, 17 Baht, 17 Baht, 20 Baht, 20 Baht

110 Baht (unused), 60 Baht (used)

Complete set

45 x 27 mm

6 million pieces for designs of 2 Baht and 2 million pieces each for all other designs

Cartor S.A., France

Four sets of se-tenant stamps depicting various Royal Decorations, with the last set (4) being decorations of the highest ranking amongst those shown, while the others (1-3) follow in descending order of precedence: 1. Knight Grand Commander of the Honourable Order of Rama (First Class), named Senangkhabodi (เสนางคะบดี) and consisting of a pendant with a golden depiction of Rama wielding a sword while defeating an enemy, on a black sash with red trim, to be worn over the right shoulder to the left hip, as well as a star, to be worn on the left chest. It was established on 22 July 1918 AD by King Rama VI in order to be bestowed onto those who have rendered special military services either in peace or in wartime, including foreigners; 2. Knight and Dame Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, named Maha Paramabhorn (ปรมาภรณ์) Chang Pheuak and consisting of a pendant with a depiction of Erawan, on a green edged red sash with a blue and yellow trim, to be worn over the shoulder to the hip, as well as a star, to be worn on the chest. It was established in 1861 AD by King Rama IV in order to be bestowed onto those who have rendered services beneficial to the government or the public, including to honourable foreigners, royals and Heads of States of other nations, and is up to present the most awarded order of Thailand; 3. Knight and Dame Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand, named Maha Wachira Mongkut and consisting of a pendant with a depiction of the Royal Crown, on a white and red edged blue sash with a blue, to be worn over the shoulder to the hip, as well as a star, to be worn on the chest. It established in 1869 AD by King Rama V in order to bestowed upon Thai nationals, members of the royal family, governmental employees, and foreign dignitaries for their outstanding services to the Kingdom of Thailand. The order originally had seven classes, the Special Class seen here was added by King Rama VI on 30 December 1918 AD; 4. Knight of the Rattana Waraphon (วราภรณ์) Order of Merit, i.e. the Attendants of the King. It consists of a pendant made up of a double vajra or vajra cross (fig.), the royal monogram of Rama VI (ร.ร.๖) set in diamonds against a blue background and surrounded by a ring of diamonds, eight diamond leaves and four golden nagas, and topped by the Royal Crown which has golden beams radiating from its tip. The pendant is made to be worn around the neck, yet their are two kinds of this pendant, the one slightly larger than the other. The smaller version is known as Faai Nah (ฝ่ายหน้า) and is worn hanging on a yellow sash with a black trim, the larger one is known as Faai Nai (ฝ่ายใน) and is worn from a chain with links that are adorned with the letters of the royal cipher and with a yan-sign at its bottom centre, as well as chadah-style crowns. The order was established on 1 August 1911 by King Rama VI in order to reward those who rendered personal services to the sovereign.

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