A Cambodian Medal of Sisowath I, gold grade, with rare presentation case, attributed to Marc Varenne, Senior Private Secretary to President Armand Fallières, President of the Republic of France (1906-1913).
Cambodia - Kingdom: Medal of Sisowath I, gold grade: silver medal with gilt wash, in presentation case, the lid impressed with gilt ornate “S” under Khmer crowd, the box lid lining with CHOBILLON / 16, Rue Crois des Petits-Champs / PARIS maker’s details.
Condition: Extremely fine and rare to be found in its correct presentation case.
The Medal of Sisowath I (crowned 1904 - died 1927) was established on 1 Jan 1925. It was made with sensitivity to the Cambodian tradition, using the Khmer crown in the suspension and Khmer script on the obverse. It was awarded for service to the King and came in three grades: gold, silver and bronze.
From the estate of, and attributed to, Mac Varenne, Senior Private Secretary to President Armand Fallières, President of the Republic of France (1906-1913).
