Royal Order of Cambodia, Grand Cross Breast Star

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SKU: 01.KHM.0101.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$2850 USD

  • Royal Order of Cambodia, Grand Cross Breast Star Obverse
  • Royal Order of Cambodia, Grand Cross Breast Star Reverse
  • Royal Order of Cambodia, Grand Cross Breast Star Obverse Detail
  • Royal Order of Cambodia, Grand Cross Breast Star Obverse
  • Royal Order of Cambodia, Grand Cross Breast Star Reverse

Estimated market value:

$2850 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Cambodia
  • Makers
    Adrien Chobillon
  • Composition
    Silver/Silver Gilt/Rubies/Gold
  • Size
    80x92mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/asia/cambodia/a-royal-order-of-cambodia-a-superb-breast-star-w2303

Physical Description and Item Details


In silver, center in Gold and enamels, further surrounded by 40 simulated/synthetic round rubies, all of good quality and well matched, reverse with maker’s cartouche, Kretly, Paris, of finest quality manufacture, dark toned, in virtually mint condition.

History


This Order was instituted by King Norodom I while under French Colonial rule. When awarded by French authorities, it was conferred upon individuals of at least 29 years of age, in recognition of exceptional civil or military merit, and for at least 3 years of service in Indochina, preferably Cambodia.

In 1933, this Order was also awarded to honour exhibitions commemorating Cambodian events important to the French colonies. France stopped granting this Order in 1948, and it continued to be awarded by the King of Cambodia.

Following Cambodia's independence in 1955, the Order was approved by King Norodom Sihanouk. It is currently awarded to civilians and military personnel for outstanding meritorious service to Cambodia.

A different ribbon signifies whether it was of Cambodian issue (solid red ribbon with green edges) or of French issue (solid white ribbon with yellow edges).

The current issue of this Order is awarded with the Cambodian ribbon and features a Cambodian crown suspension.

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