Sword of Victory

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"The Sword 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.
"The Sword 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.

The Sword of Victory or Phra Saeng Khan Chai Si (Thai: พระแสงขรรค์ชัยศรี) has an ancient history. In 1784, Chao Phraya Apai Pubek of Cambodia had found this fantastic sword in Tonle Sap, and gave it to King Rama I of Thailand. This sword has the meaning "The Wisdom of the King". The hilt has a length of 25.4 centimeters with the blade measuring 64.5 centimeters. When placed in the scabbard the sword has a total length of 101 centimeters and weighs 1.9 kg.

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