About Commemorative Medal for the 39th Birthday of King Rama V, R.S. 111
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History
Shape: a folded and rolled cloth, with loops at the top and bottom.
Obverse: a Chinese key-fret pattern runs along the rim of the medal. Stylised Thai letters imitating Chinese characters read "พระราชทานรางวัลเครื่องโต๊ะ ในการเฉลิมพระชนม" (Royal award for the table service [competition] at the birthday celebration).
Reverse: stylised Thai letters imitating Chinese characters read "พรรษา ปีรัตนโกสินทรศก๒๕ ๑๑๑" (Anniversary, Rattanakosin year R.S. 111).
Made as a commemorative piece and bestowed as a prize in the table service competition held during the royal ceremony celebrating the 39th birthday of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), in 1892 (B.E. 2435).
Design
- Obverse
- A Chinese key-fret (meander) pattern runs along the rim. The medal bears stylised Thai letters imitating Chinese characters, reading "พระราชทานรางวัลเครื่องโต๊ะในการเฉลิมพระชนม" (Royal award for the table service [competition] at the birthday celebration).
- Reverse
- Stylised Thai letters imitating Chinese characters, reading "พรรษา ปีรัตนโกสินทร์ ศก๒๕ ๑๑๑" (Anniversary, Rattanakosin year R.S. 111).
