wear as collar. For women, it is worn on the left chest. Star: The star is similar to the pendant, with a gilded crown and insignia on the uppermost arm of the star. The gold band with eight silver rays and eight gold rays surrounds the central disc. Third class Commander of the Most Admirable Order of Tirekgunabhorn Insignia: A pendant only (the insignia for women is the same as for men, but of a smaller size) Pendant: The pendant is similar to that for the Knight Commander, attached onto a silk band 4 cm wide, worn as a collar. For women, the pendant is worn on the front left shoulder. Fourth class Companion of the Most Admirable Order of Tirekgunabhorn Insignia: A pendant only. Pendant: The pendant is similar to that for the Commander, but is a smaller size with an additional silk rosette. It is attached onto a small silk band, and worn on the left chest. For women the pendant is attached to a silk ribbon with an additional rosette, and worn on the front left shoulder. Fifth class Member of the Most Admirable Order of Tirekgunabhorn Insignia: A pendant only. Pendant: The pendant is similar to that for the Companion, without the silk rosette. Sixth class The Gold Medal of the Tirekgunabhorn Insignia: A gold medal, with a Garuda in the centre, surrounded with eight lotus leaves and topped with a gold crown, starburst and insignia. The reverse is engraved with the Royal Cyphers of King Rama IX. Seventh class The Silver Medal of the Tirekgunabhorn Insignia: A silver medal, of the same design as the gold medal. Eligibility Membership of the order can be gained via either "Devotional Service to the Kingdom", or by donation. Service Devotional service to the kingdom is deemed to be met via the following criteria: Five years of devotional service to the kingdom, from the last conferment. Outstanding service to the state, religion, and the people. Act of bravery for the state, religion, and the people. The first decoration to be conferred is the silver medal or Companion, in case of extraordinary service. A deemed person may request the Silver Medal of the Direkgunabhorn be issued. Decorations of higher class can be attained through further years of excellent service, until the Knight Grand Cross class is reached. Deemed persons include: Person of Other Nationalities can attain Member and Companion Sportsmen