Cambodia, French Protectorate. A Colonial Order of Cambodia, Knight Archive (Patriotica)

(Patriotica)

reverse bearing a thick vertical clip

supplemented by a number of patriotic postcards

It was awarded for outstanding achievements in the field of science and art

Nickel-plated magnetic steel fixtures are secured to both the tip and throat with side rivets

Cambodia, French Protectorate. A Colonial Order of Cambodia, Knight Archive (Patriotica)(Ordre royal du Cambodge). Instituted in 1886. In silver and silver gilt, an eight point star of faceted rays, the obverse medallion in silver gilt featuring Cambodian symbolism, surmounted by a crown, the reverse plain, marked with a boars head denoting silver fineness of 800, measures 53. 4 mm (w) x 71. 9 mm (h), worn on original ribbon, enamels chips on crown band, very fine condition.