Laos, Kingdom. A Medal For Excellence In Education, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Buy Now flanked by an upward-pointing sword

flanked by an upward-pointing sword at the left and a rifle at the right

SS sleeve Eagle (tan threads embroidered on and black on black rayon

The first six medals are on a suspension with swing bar pinback

he rejoined his unit on August 8th

360 km (220 mi) to the south

Laos, Kingdom. A Medal For Excellence In Education, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Buy Now flanked by an upward-pointing swordInstituted in 1955. In bronze gilt with blue enamels, measuring 38. 2 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, very light contact on the reverse, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for Excellence in Education, often termed an Order, was instituted in 1955 and was awarded for meritorious service in the field of education, in three classes: Commander, Officer and Knight.