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{{Short description|One of the Royal Regalia of Thailand}}
[[File:Bkkryregaliacv0609.jpg|thumb|"The Great Crown of Victory", "exhibit" on Ratchadamnoen Avenue in [[Bangkok]] showing the Royal Thai Regalia in honour of the 60th anniversary of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej's ascension to the throne in 2006.]]
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The '''Great Crown of Victory''' or ''Phra Maha Phichai Mongkut'' ([[Thai alphabet|Thai]]: พระมหาพิชัยมงกุฏ) is one of the [[Royal Regalia]] of Thailand. Made of [[gold]] in the reign of King [[Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke]] or [[Rama I]] in 1782, it is 66 centimeters high and weighs 7.3 kg., and enameled in red and green. Thanks to King [[Mongkut]] or [[Rama IV]], the Great Crown of Victory is also set in diamonds. The King added a large cut diamond from India to decorate the top of the royal [[Crown (headgear)|crown]], called ''Phra Maha Wichian Mani''. The crown is of a distinctive Thai design, being a multi-tiered conical diadem, terminating in a tapering spire.
[[File:The Royal Regalia of Siam.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The five items of the Royal Regalia of Thailand. The Great Crown of Victory is displayed on top of this photograph.]]
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The '''Great Crown of Victory''' ({{langx|th|พระมหาพิชัยมงกุฎ}}; {{RTGS|''Phra Maha Phichai Mongkut''}}) is one of the [[regalia]] of Thailand. Made of [[gold]] and enamelled in red and green during the reign of King [[Rama I]] in 1782, the [[Crown (headgear)|crown]] is 66 centimeters (26 inches) high and weighs 7.3 kg (16 [[pound (mass)|pounds]]). In the reign of King [[Rama IV]], a set of diamonds was added to the crown. Also added was a large cut diamond from India to decorate the top of the crown, called the ''Great Diamond'' (พระมหาวิเชียรมณี ''Phra Maha Wichian Mani''). The crown is of a distinctive Thai design, being a multi-tiered conical [[diadem]], terminating in a tapering spire.


The King only wears the crown during his [[coronation]] ceremony, where the King places the crown on his own head. The shape of the crown, represents the concept of "dhevaraja", the tall spire represents divine authority and right to rule over the people.
The crown is worn only when a king is [[Coronation of the Thai monarch|crowned]]. He places the crown on his own head. The shape of the crown represents the concept of [[devaraja|divine monarchy]]. The tall spire signifies divine authority and the right to rule over his subjects.


Currently, the Great Crown of Victory is the most important of the five [[Royal Regalia]], yet once the crown possessed the same importance as any other [[Royal Regalia]]. However it was under the influence of western culture in that the king would accede to the throne when crowned in the reign of King [[Rama V]].
The Great Crown of Victory is the most important of the five [[regalia of Thailand]], yet at one time <!-- when? -->the crown was accorded the same importance as the other regalia.{{CN|date=May 2019}}


== As symbol ==
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The Great Crown of Victory is used as part of symbol in many public organization and educational institutions. The rank insignia of [[Royal Thai Army]] and [[Royal Thai Police]] field grade officers ([[Major (rank)|Major]] and above) all depicts the grand crown.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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File:Great Crown of Victory (heraldry).svg|<small>The Great Crown of Victory (heraldic version)</small>
File:Great Crown of Victory (heraldry).svg|<small>The Great Crown of Victory (heraldic version)</small>
File:Ströhl-Regentenkronen-Fig. 43.png|<small>The Great Crown of Victory (heraldic version), drawn by [[Hugo Gerard Ströhl]]</small>
File:Ströhl-Regentenkronen-Fig. 43.png|<small>The Great Crown of Victory (heraldic version), drawn by [[Hugo Gerard Ströhl]]</small>
File:King Mongkut's seal and his signature.JPG|<small>The privy seal of King [[Mongkut]] (Rama IV), depicting the Great Crown of Victory.</small>
File:Privy Seal of King Rama IV (Mongkut).svg|<small>The privy seal of King [[Mongkut]] (Rama IV), depicting the Great Crown of Victory.</small>
File:The Great Crown of Victory of the Royal Yatch Mahachakri (II).jpg|<small>A replica of the Great Crown of Victory for the mast of the royal yacht ''Mahachakri II'', Royal Thai Naval Museum, Samut Prakan.</small>
File:Flag of the Thai Defence Minister.svg|<small>Flag of the Minister of Defence of Thailand since 1936.</small>
File:The Great Crown of Victory of the Royal Yacht Mahachakri (II).jpg|<small>A replica of the Great Crown of Victory for the mast of the royal yacht ''Mahachakri II'', Royal Thai Naval Museum, Samut Prakan.</small>
File:Bhumbol coronation 1.jpg|<small>King [[Bhumibol Adulyadej]] wearing the Great Crown of Victory on his coronation day at the [[Grand Palace]], 5 May 1950.</small>
File:Bkkryregaliacv0609.jpg|<small> The Great Crown of Victory exhibit showing Thai regalia in honour of the 60th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the throne in 2006.</small>
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==See also==
*[[Chada and mongkut]]
*[[Coronation of the Thai monarch]]


==References==
==References==
* {{cite web |title=The royal regalia and royal utensils of Siam |website=chiangmai-chiangrai.com |url=http://www.chiangmai-chiangrai.com/royal-regalia_utensils.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170906090634/http://www.chiangmai-chiangrai.com/royal-regalia_utensils.html |archive-date=6 September 2017}}
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* [http://www.oocities.com/threeb.rm/regalia.html Siamese Jewels- Royal Regalia]


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Latest revision as of 09:07, 24 October 2024

The five items of the Royal Regalia of Thailand. The Great Crown of Victory is displayed on top of this photograph.

The Great Crown of Victory (Thai: พระมหาพิชัยมงกุฎ; RTGS: Phra Maha Phichai Mongkut) is one of the regalia of Thailand. Made of gold and enamelled in red and green during the reign of King Rama I in 1782, the crown is 66 centimeters (26 inches) high and weighs 7.3 kg (16 pounds). In the reign of King Rama IV, a set of diamonds was added to the crown. Also added was a large cut diamond from India to decorate the top of the crown, called the Great Diamond (พระมหาวิเชียรมณี Phra Maha Wichian Mani). The crown is of a distinctive Thai design, being a multi-tiered conical diadem, terminating in a tapering spire.

The crown is worn only when a king is crowned. He places the crown on his own head. The shape of the crown represents the concept of divine monarchy. The tall spire signifies divine authority and the right to rule over his subjects.

The Great Crown of Victory is the most important of the five regalia of Thailand, yet at one time the crown was accorded the same importance as the other regalia.[citation needed]

As symbol

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The Great Crown of Victory is used as part of symbol in many public organization and educational institutions. The rank insignia of Royal Thai Army and Royal Thai Police field grade officers (Major and above) all depicts the grand crown.

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  • The Great Crown of Victory (heraldic version)
    The Great Crown of Victory (heraldic version)
  • The Great Crown of Victory (heraldic version), drawn by Hugo Gerard Ströhl
    The Great Crown of Victory (heraldic version), drawn by Hugo Gerard Ströhl
  • The privy seal of King Mongkut (Rama IV), depicting the Great Crown of Victory.
    The privy seal of King Mongkut (Rama IV), depicting the Great Crown of Victory.
  • Flag of the Minister of Defence of Thailand since 1936.
    Flag of the Minister of Defence of Thailand since 1936.
  • A replica of the Great Crown of Victory for the mast of the royal yacht Mahachakri II, Royal Thai Naval Museum, Samut Prakan.
    A replica of the Great Crown of Victory for the mast of the royal yacht Mahachakri II, Royal Thai Naval Museum, Samut Prakan.
  • The Great Crown of Victory exhibit showing Thai regalia in honour of the 60th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the throne in 2006.
    The Great Crown of Victory exhibit showing Thai regalia in honour of the 60th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the throne in 2006.

See also

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References

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  • "The royal regalia and royal utensils of Siam". chiangmai-chiangrai.com. Archived from the original on 6 September 2017.
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