Great Crown of Victory

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.

The crown is of a distinctive Thai design, being a multi-tiered conical diadem, terminating in a tapering spire.

[citation needed] The Great Crown of Victory is used as part of symbol in many public organization and educational institutions.

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