Full Set of Insignia. Collar Chain, 80 cm., gilt Metal, composed of 42 ornamented links with embossed, stylized symbols an S-shaped link as a closure behind and a small, oblong forward link, to which the badge is appended, 106 x 80 mm., as a gilt star of chiseled major rays flanked by shorter, polished ones, centre medallion at the colours of Cambodia in blue-red-blue enamel with symbolic depiction of the sacred Angkor Wat on the red section, outer circlet bearing inscription within golden laurel wreath, on top, the crown of the Kings of Cambodia ending with spaherical loop to connect the badge to the collar chain, smooth, polished reverse struck with the maker’s mark “Toch”. Breast Star, 49 mm., similar to the collar badge, but not embellished with the crown, concave, polished reverse, fitted with pin.
A very rare order, awarded in one class only, instituted by King Norodom Sihanuk on October 5th, 1995 to reward exceptional merits to the State and the Crown, to foreigners, can be granted to heads of state only, this same collar is worn by the King himself, excellent condition. I RR!
The Grand Order of National Merit (Jathupakaraksha)
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20
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G19 p.917
Low estimate:
7500.00 EUR
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15000.00EUR