Order of Cambodia, Grand Cross Breast Star

SKU: 01.FRA.0115.102.01

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  • Grand Cross Breast Star Obverse
  • Grand Cross Breast Star Obverse
  • Grand Cross Breast Star Obverse
  • Grand Cross Breast Star Reverse
  • Grand Cross Breast Star Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    France
  • date of institution
    May 10, 1896
  • makers
    Chobillon, Paris

History


The Order of Cambodia was established on February 8, 1864 by King Norodom I. It became a colonial French order on May 10, 1896 and was awarded by the French State until August 25, 1948. It is still awarded today, but as an order of Cambodia.

The Order was awarded for overseas service in Cambodia of 3 years, and for service in colonial expansion. After 1934, the minimum service requirement was extended to 9 years.

During the first three years of the Order, the crosses were suspended from red ribbons with green trim. These were deemed to be too similar to the ribbons of the Legion of Honour, and after December 5, 1899 the crosses were suspended from white ribbons trimmed in orange.

The Grand Cross Breast Star and the Grand Officer Breast Star are identical.

There is a great deal of variety in this Order, and decorations vary in size, composition, and manufacturer.

See also Royal Order of Cambodia in the Orders of Cambodia (Kingdom of Cambodia) for more information.

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Versions

  • Price

    $740-1590 USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

  • Size

    78mm

  • Maker

    Chobillon, Paris

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $2440-3500 USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Gold/Rubies/Enamelled

  • Inscription

  • Size

    79-80x90-92mm

  • Maker

    Krelty, Paris

  • Version Remarks

    This version has 40 rubies around the medallion.

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