Thailand, Kingdom. A Buddhist Monk Amulet Medal Buy Now Footnote: This badge is the

Footnote: This badge is the smaller version

195 mm x 276 mm

as originally worn

number impressed "143325" on the reverse

Thailand, Kingdom. A Buddhist Monk Amulet Medal Buy Now Footnote: This badge is theIn bronze, measuring 28 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h), ring suspension, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: Thai amulets, charms and talismen are made by Buddhist gurus for various purposes: invulnerability, good luck, fortune, protection from evil, etc. Many Thai Buddhists wear or carry amulets of different kinds. They are in some ways comparable to "holy medals" in Catholicism. An amulet may represent a famous Buddha image, may be blessed by