Laos, Kingdom. An Order Of The Reign Of Savang Vatthana, III Class Bronze Grade GTRexclude the lithograph with the artist's

the lithograph with the artist's signature "A

The shoulder boards are all woven bullion and there is one gold pip on each

Rain and cold on Christmas Day did not help to brighten things up

It features a 270 mm-long polished magnetic steel blade with a blunted tip

maker marked “RZM M9/3 - Lauer

Laos, Kingdom. An Order Of The Reign Of Savang Vatthana, III Class Bronze Grade GTRexclude the lithograph with the artist's( khoasangkhongrasoanachaklav savannakhed). Instituted in 1923. Type III (1959 1975). In bronze gilt, obverse illustrating the left facing bust of King Savang Vatthana, surrounded by the inscription "S. M. BOROMA SETHA KATYA SOURYAVONGSA PHRA MAHA SRI SAVANG VATTHANA ROI DU LAOS" and engraver marked "DELANNOY", reverse illustrating the Royal Lao coat of arms bearing the three headed elephant under the royal umbrellas, surrounded by the inscription