The Royal Regalia of Thailand (เครื่องราชกกุธภัณฑ์แห่งประเทศไทย — Khrueang Raja Kakudhabhand), together with the Royal Utensils (พระขัตติยราชูปโภค — Phra Khattiya Rajuprapoke}, and the Royal Eight Weapons of Sovereignty comprise a total of 28 items traditionally presented to the kings of Thailand at their coronation ceremonies. These serve to invest the king with the outward brilliance of majesty and command. They also serve to remind the people of … Continue reading The Sword of Victory — Thailand #1255 (1988)