Description
Original Document, signed by Chulalongkorn, awarding the Grand Cross of Our most Honourable Order of the Crown of Siam to Hassan Assem Pacha, Grand Master of Ceremonies to the Khedive of Egypt], with the original ‘Translation’ document, and the original envelope with the embossed seal of the Order on the envelope flap. 3 items, the bestowal document being about 15 x 10 inches, all in unusually fine clean condition. With a copy photograph of Hassan Assem Pacha. 7 November 1897 Chulalongkorn (1853-1910) who reigned as Rama V of Siam (1868-1910). “Whereas we have thought it fit to nominate and appoint M.Hassan Assem, Grand Maitre des ceremonies de S.A. le Khedive Member of the 1 Class called Mahasurabhorn or Grand Cross of Our most Honourable Order of the Crown of Siam …”