About Phithak Ratthathammanun Medal (Medal for the Defence of the Constitution)
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History
Abbreviated "Por Ror Tor" (พ.ร.ธ.). A medal awarded as a reward for gallantry.
King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) graciously commanded that this medal be created as a reward for military and civilian personnel who assisted the government in suppressing the Boworadet Rebellion*, which occurred on 11 October 1933 (B.E. 2476). The Council of Ministers resolved that such persons were deserving of the award, and the "Phithak Ratthathammanun Medal Act, B.E. 2476" was enacted, taking effect from the date of its publication in the Royal Gazette, namely 9 December 1933 (B.E. 2476). At present it is a medal no longer awarded.
The medal is of oxidised copper, square in shape, 23 millimetres on each side, with the middle of all four sides indented. The obverse shows the Constitution book resting on a two-tiered pan wen fa (a two-tiered stand), within a wreath of chaiyaphruek (cassia fistula) with rays radiating in all directions. The reverse shows the Phra Siam Devadhiraj (the guardian deity of Siam) holding a sword in a striking pose against an enemy, hovering above lettering along the lower edge reading "ปราบกบฏ พ.ศ. ๒๔๗๖" (Suppression of the Rebellion, B.E. 2476), beneath a ring bearing the words "พิทักษ์รัฐธรรมนูญ" (Defence of the Constitution). The ribbon is in the colors of the tricolor flag, 28 millimetres wide. A clasp of oxidised copper hangs from the ribbon, inscribed "สละชีพเพื่อชาติ" (Sacrificing life for the nation).
2. Those who are members of the military, police, or Scouts may wear this medal on any occasion as they see fit when in uniform.
3. For (1) those not wearing a military, police, or Scout uniform, and (2) civilians in general, this medal may be worn on the following occasions:
a. At royal ceremonies and events organized by the government.
b. At other ceremonial events or events held in honor of any group or person, where dress should be polite and in accordance with custom and prevailing convention.
