Order of Chula Chom Klao

The Order of Chula Chom Klao, with full name, the very noble Order of Chula Chom Klao ( Thai:. เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ จุลจอมเกล้า - RTGS: Khrueangratcha Isariyaphon Chunlachomklao, English: The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao ), is an order of the Kingdom of Siam, founded on November 16, 1873 donated by King Chulalongkorn the occasion of the ninety years of the Chakri Dynasty.

The House Order of priority is awarded to members of the royal family and with this related people. These officials loyal to the king come home with special services rendered to the country.

He is exclusively awarded to Thais. The Order Management is responsible for the first Grand Master, the first Chancellor of the Order and the first secretary and registrar.

Order of classes

The Order has a total of seven classes, with a distinction between male and female carriers. The number of orders of some classes is limited.

First Class

  • Großkordon (English: Knight Grand Cordon ), Special Class
  • Grand Cross (English: Knight ( or Dame) Grand Cross), First Class

Second class

The second class is divided in two editions for men and for women in two editions:

  • Grand Commander (English: Knight ( or Dame) Grand Commander), Second Class, upper half
  • Commander (English: Knight ( or Dame) Commander), Second Class, lower half

Third grade

The third class is divided into three editions for men and a discharge for women.

  • Officer (English: Grand Companion ), third class, upper half
  • Officer (English: Companion ), third class, lower half
  • Ritter (English: Junior Companion )

Fourth grade

The fourth class consists of only one issue for women.

  • Lady North ( engl.: Member ), Fourth Class

Order decoration

The medal decoration consists of an eight-pointed star. The star points are red enamelled and have a gold border. In the angles are breaking forth golden rays short, a golden lotus wreath are at their tips, the outer boundary. Is the golden Siamese royal crown, which is surrounded by partially blue, red and white enamel on the upper star tip. The center of the star has a large round medallion. On the front of the bust of the king and all surrounding blue enameled gold -rimmed collar is wearing the gold medal motto " We want to promote the happiness of our families " in the local language. The back contains a round midfield on which the three-headed elephant ( Erawan ) is made ​​of white enamel. The hoop is enameled red and het a white wreath and a second inner, but blue frost, is located in an inscription in gold the foundation date. Differences in the classes made ​​by size and material ( gold or silver).

Ribbon and carrying method

The ribbon is pink color. The first class wearing the Order as a sash, the second as a neck order and the third class of a buckle on the left chest. To the order decoration has a eight-pointed silver star medal, which is worn on the left chest. The rays of the first class are brilliant and the " Great" was laying on. Class difference is also visible in the central shield on which the bust of the king is replaced by its initials in triple convoluted way "Ch".

Chain of orders

The winner of the Grand Cross wear a golden chain of orders at ceremonies. This consists of fifty elements. Alternately, the royal monogram is strung together with lotus leaves. Two golden dragons hold the middle piece - the three-headed elephant, which is surrounded by the two siebenreihigen parasols. The golden crown is attached to the back of the elephant.

Ordenstag is the Foundation Day of the year.

Breast Star (First Class )

Breast Star (Second Class )

Collar of the Order (First Class )

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