Thailand, Kingdom. An Order Of The White Elephant, Ii Class Grand Commander Star, C.1960 Archive for demonstrated bravery and valor

for demonstrated bravery and valor during military action

engraved "JOE W

The poster was designed by Theo Matziko

An intact brown wool buffer pad covers the seam

Footnote: The Kraft durch Freude (KdF) - Strength through Joy organization was a state operated leisure oganization and part of the German Labour Front (Deutsche Arbeits Front)

Thailand, Kingdom. An Order Of The White Elephant, Ii Class Grand Commander Star, C.1960 Archive for demonstrated bravery and valor(). Instituted in 1861 by King Mongkut. Type III. A silver 16 point silver star, with elaborately pierced designs in each ray, the obverse center presents a white enamelled elephant on a gilt background, surrounded with a single faceted ring and by a red and green enamelled flower pattern, the 12 oclock ray presents a gilt Thai crown, the reverse presents a single vertical pin assembly, measures 78. 3mm (w) x 79. 6mm (h), weighs 70. 9 grams, heavily