Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Noble Order Of The Crown, Iii Class Commander, C.1940 Auction Special Grade Assault Badge –

Special Grade Assault Badge – Grade II (25) -  by JFS

and the LDO quality assurance statement printed in black lettering on the reverse

Brooklyn was a key vessel in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba on July 3rd

he was ordered to the Twelfth Naval District for temporary duty on January 27

Canadian Field Artillery on May 8

Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Noble Order Of The Crown, Iii Class Commander, C.1940 Auction Special Grade Assault Badge –(). Instituted in 1869. Second Period 1873 1941. In silver gilt, consisting of an enameled green and red flower petals, obverse exhibiting Royal monogram iconography, reverse depicting typical of this order embossed Thai characters, suspended by an impressive ornament petals in silver gilt, measuring 49. 48 mm (w) x 77. 44 mm (h inclusive of suspension), with enamel loss, very fine. Footnote: It was established in 1861 by King Rama IV of the Kingdom