Watch List notes:

THAILAND. Proto-Type Order of the Rajamitrabhorn Presentation Set, ND (Instituted 11 June 1962[BE2504]).
An impressive and ornate proto-type for the highest Royal Order of Thailand that was presented to the Secretary of the Ministry Department as a sample of the proposed and adopted design, produced by the Fine Arts Department under the direction of Mr. Sanit Desapun. Crafted by Teim Soaprayuwatakarn, his maker's mark, in Thai, appears on the central breast star. The order was instituted by King Bhumibol (Rama IX) to be given to the heads of state of foreign countries in recognition of friendship. As of 2009 (BE2553), 33 sets had been presented to awardees who were not eligible for the Order of the Royal House of Chakri, which was given to the Thai royal family and members of foreign royal houses. Recipients of this order are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "ร.ม.ภ." indicating they are a Knight of the Most Auspicious Order of the Rajamitrabhorn. Components of this proto-type set include:

1) Breast Star (88.64 mm): Blue enameled central medallion within gold (73%) and silver border featuring gold Phra Khrut Pha (Garuda) with wings outstretched mounted by Narayana Theway (Deva) holding sword and Trishula (trident), all surmounted on a silver 8-pointed star with gold rays between each point. The maker's mark appears on the reverse of the silver star between the two upper rays. The tunic pin remains fully intact.

2) Collar (60 cm) & Star (105.63 x 65.31 mm [including suspension]): Blue enameled central medallion within gold (81%) and silver border featuring Trishula (trident) within Chakri (Charka wheel) set with diamonds, all surmounted on a silver 8-pointed star with gold rays between each point; a royal umbrella suspension appears above. The reverse features a white enameled central medallion with gold inlaid royal monogram of H.R.H. Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama IX) within solid gold, blue enamel and a beaded gold border. The gold (45%) collar chain consists of an alternating floral and leaf scroll design with the stylized royal monogram of H.R.H. Bhumibol Adulyadej, appearing in the in the center of the chain, set with diamonds superimposed on an orange enameled lotus flower with gold border. The locking clasp remains functional.

3) Cordon Ribbon (90 cm) & Star (84.80 x 51.72 mm [including suspension]): Blue enameled central medallion within gold (73%) and silver border featuring white enameled Trishula (trident) within Chakri (Charka wheel), all surmounted on a silver 8-pointed star with gold rays between each point; a royal umbrella suspension appears above. The associated Cordon ribbon consists of yellow with narrow dark-blue edged white peripheral stripes.

4) Miniature Ribbon Pin (15.19 x 31.56 mm): Blue enameled central medallion featuring gold Phra Khrut Pha (Garuda) with wings outstretched mounted by Narayana Theway (Deva) holding sword and Trishula (trident), all surmounted on a miniature ribbon.

5) Lapel Pin (17.34 mm): Similar to miniature ribbon pin, but surmounted on a round ribbon.

The recipients as of 2009 are heads of state from Malaya (1962), Germany (1962), Burma (1962), Greece (1963), Lao (1963), Japan (1963), Taiwan (1963), Philippines (1963), Netherlands (1963), Belgium (1964), Austria (1964), Norway (1965), Korea (1966), Austria (1967), Philippines (1968), Iran (1968), Indonesia (1970), Malaysia (1973), Korea (1981), Germany (1984), Malaysia (1985), Nepal (1986), Pakistan (1987), Spain (1987), Brunei (1988), Malaysia (1990), Japan (1991), Lao (1991), Malaysia (2001), Denmark (2002), Sweden (2003), Netherlands (2003) and Malaysia (2009).

Estimate: $20000.00- $30000.00