The Honourable Order of Rama was established on 22 July 1918 by King Rama VI of the Kingdom of Siam, to be bestowed onto those who have rendered special military services either in peace or in wartime.
Knight Grand Commander (First Class) of the Order of Rama
Vajiravudh was the sixth king of Siam from the Chakri dynasty, titled Rama VI. He reigned from 1910 until his death in 1925. King Vajiravudh is best known for his efforts to create and promote Siamese nationalism. His reign was characterized by Siam's movement further towards democracy and minimal participation in World War I. He had keen interests in Siamese history, archaeology, and literature, as well as economics, politics and world affairs, and founded the country's first university, Chulalongkorn University.
Formal portrait, c. 1920
King Vajiravudh's coronation portrait, 1911
Photograph of Palace Revolt of 1912 key plotters
King Vajiravudh wearing the khrui of a barrister-at-law