Silvered openwork insignia with original yellow ribbon
Key Information:
Country: Cambodia (ព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា)
Order: Order of the Muniseraphon – គ្រឿងឥស្សរិយយសមុនិសរៈភន (Krueang Issariya Yos Munisaraphon)
Class: Knight (Chevalier)
Material: Silvered bronze
Dimensions: approx. 45.98 × 36.41 mm
Ribbon: Original yellow ribbon
Design: Openwork oval wreath of laurel and palm leaves surrounding a classical urn with torch and scroll motifs; suspension ring above.
Condition:
Good overall condition with light patina and minor wear from age. The silver finish shows natural darkening consistent with age. The yellow ribbon is well-preserved and likely original. Please refer to photos for all details.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
Instituted in 1905 by King Sisowath (ព្រះបាទស៊ីសុវត្ថិ), the Order of the Muniseraphon (គ្រឿងឥស្សរិយយសមុនិសរៈភន) is one of Cambodia’s oldest and most respected decorations.
It is awarded to Cambodian and foreign nationals for outstanding service in education, culture, literature, humanitarian work, and the arts.
The Knight Class (Chevalier) is the entry grade in this five-class order.
Summary:
A genuine and well-preserved example of the Order of the Muniseraphon, Knight Class (គ្រឿងឥស្សរិយយសមុនិសរៈភន) with its original yellow ribbon and elegant openwork design.
Please refer to all photos for condition.