Description: Siam-Thailand: Rare Medal for the Haw Campaigns ca. 1875-1890. In the aftermath of the Taiping Rebellion in China, Chinese bandits traveled south into Siam. Termed “Haw” by the Siamese, the Haw took to raiding and pillaging villages in the outlying areas of Siam. In 1875, King Rama V sent troops from Bangkok to defeat the Haw, but the Haw proved to be difficult to subdue, and it was only after 1885 that a modernized Siamese army was able to push the Haw out of Siam. The official Haw Campaign medals were struck in silver and were 44 mm in diameter (see The Secretariat of the Cabinet Government House; Royal Thai Orders & Decorations (2003) p. 133). Other examples were struck in France by the Paris mint and measured 30 mm in diameter. This rare, unofficial Haw Campaign medal is 57 mm in diameter; it is possibly struck in silver, but there are no hallmarks indicating silver; most likely silver-plated bronze. The origin of this 57 mm medal in unknown. The ball suspension rotates, but there is no ribbon (the correct ribbon is a burnt-orange color, with a wide, dark brown vertical center stripe). The medal shows light wear to the high points of the bust of King Rama V, but is still in better than very fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed; 14-day return privilege (30 days overseas), excluding postage, provided item is returned in same condition when sold. Item will be shipped USPS First Class Mail; will combine postage for multiple purchases.
Price: 350 USD
Location: Mission, Kansas
End Time: 2024-09-09T02:33:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.25 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: No brand
Type: Medal
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: Thailand
Modified Item: No
California Prop 65 Warning: none
