WW2 ERA KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA ORDER OF SAHAMETREI IN ARTHUR BERTRAND CASED MEDAL

Medals is of 3 piece construction, silver gilt with green enamels, 42 mm x 71 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, large silken ribbon, intact enamels, toning overall, near extremely fine. In its case of issue, maker stamped in black ink "Arthus Betrand Paris" on the inside lid, orange velvetine medal bed.

The Royal Order of Sahametrei is an Chivalric order conferred by the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia. The Royal Order of Sahametrei was instituted by King Norodom Sihanouk in three classes, on September 9, 1948 and was expanded to five classes on August 23, 1956. The order was not used during the Khmer Rouge period and was reinstated on October 5, 1995 by Royal Decree No. 1095/01. It is conferred primarily on foreigners who have rendered distinguished services to the King and to the people of Cambodia, particularly in the field of external relations and diplomatic services or, as a token of friendship.