Laos, Kingdom. A Medal For Excellence In Education, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Archive (Tapferkeitsmedaille 1915 in Bronze)

(Tapferkeitsmedaille 1915 in Bronze)

This example was for the ranks of Gau Leiter einer Stelle (District manager of a place)

the son of John Bigurski and Mary Bigurski

the obverse marked “K” for an unconfirmed maker

missing its reverse attachment prongs

Laos, Kingdom. A Medal For Excellence In Education, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Archive (Tapferkeitsmedaille 1915 in Bronze)Instituted 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.