Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, I. Class Star, c. 1945 Auction Barwirsch had been transferred from

Barwirsch had been transferred from prison to a sanatorium due to tuberculosis

Footnote: William Antil Richards was born on September 7

The cartouche on the bottom row is inscribed "CHRISTMAS 1914"

52mm (w) x 50

preliminary award document for the Knight Cross of the Iron Cross1939

Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, I. Class Star, c. 1945 Auction Barwirsch had been transferred from(Khrueang Ratcha itsariyaphon An Pen Thi Choetchu Ying Chang Phueak). Instituted in late 1861. (c. 1945 issue). Constructed of silver, featuring a starburst pattern with a central leftward facing white enameled elephant, surrounded by a faceted ring, and a ring of alternating red and green petals, the reverse plain, with a tall barrel hinge, broad vertical pinback, and rightward opening catch (bent out of shape; not allowing the pinback to open),