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Auction: 25001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 130

Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant

The early Order of the White Elephant bestowed upon Major J. F. A. McNair, Royal Artillery

Thailand, Kingdom, Order of the White Elephant, a very early Commander's neck Badge, 83mm including large suspension loop x 40mm, gold (40.7g) and enamel, enamel chipping from wear, very fine, a most handsome Badge, housed within an attractive lacquered and mother of pearl case (Lot)

Gold tests as 97.8% purity.

Major McNair undertook several expeditions to Siam (Thailand) in 1868, 1874, 1875 and 1878, forging a keen friendship with The King.

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Estimate
£4,000 to £6,000

Starting price
£3200