About Commemorative Medal for the Reign of King Rama V Equaling That of King Rama III
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History
Form: rectangular with clipped corners, plain edge, with a loop at the top.
Obverse: The left side shows an armorial-style device with the Phra Chulamongkut (Phra Kiao) radiating rays, set upon a pan waen fa, which is the royal emblem of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). The right side shows an armorial-style device with a three-spired Maha Prasat on a pedestal, which is the royal emblem of King Nangklao (Rama III). Between the two devices, above and below, is a sprig of three leaves, and to the left and right are branches. A row of dots runs around the inner rim.
In 1895 (B.E. 2438), King Chulalongkorn had been on the throne for 27 years, equal to the length of the reign of King Nangklao. His Majesty therefore graciously commanded that a commemorative medal be made for the reign of Rama V equaling that of Rama III.
Design
- Obverse
- The left side shows an armorial-style device with the Phra Chulamongkut (Phra Kiao, the royal crown-like emblem) radiating rays, set upon a pan waen fa (tiered stand), which is the royal emblem of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). The right side shows an armorial-style device with a three-spired Maha Prasat (royal hall) on a pedestal, which is the royal emblem of King Nangklao (Rama III). Between the two devices, above and below, is a sprig of three leaves, and to the left and right are branches. A beaded (dotted) pattern runs around the inner rim.
- Reverse
- Bears the inscription: "ที่รฦกรัชกาลที่ ๕ เสมอด้วยรัชกาลที่ ๓รัตนโกสินทรศก๒๕ ๑๑๔" ("In commemoration of the Fifth Reign equaling the Third Reign, Rattanakosin Era 114"). A beaded (dotted) pattern runs around the inner rim.
