Order of the Nine Gems

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The Ancient and Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems (นพรัตนราชวราภรณ์[Nop-Pa-Rat-Rach-Wa-Ra-Bhorn]) was established in 1851 by King Rama IV of Siam (now Thailand). The Order is bestowed upon the members of the Thai Royal Family and distinguished high ranking devoted officials, having rendered services to the Kingdom and in affiliation with Buddhism.

Members of the order are entitled to use the postnominals น.ร.

[edit] Insignia

The decoration consists of a single class (Knight). The insignia is:

• Pendant of the Nine Gems, on a yellow sash with red, blue and green trims, worn over the right shoulder to the left hip (for men). For women, the Pendant of the Nine Gems is attached onto a silk ribbon, worn on the front left shoulder.
• Star of the Nine Gems, to wear on the left chest
• Gold Ring of the Nine Gems, for men, to wear on the right index finger.

[edit] Thai Orders

• The Most Auspicious Order of the Rajamitrabhorn
• The Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri
• The Ancient and Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems
• The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
• The Ratana Varabhorn Order of Merit
• The Honourable Order of Rama
• The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
• The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
• The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn
• The Vallabhabhorn Order
• The Order of Ramkeerati
• The Vajira Mala Order

[edit] External links

• The Ancient and Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems, Secretariat to the Cabinet of Thailand