Royal Decorations
As usual with senior Thai military officers and politicians, Sarit received many royal decorations in the Honours System. This include:
- Safeguarding the Constitution Medal – 1934 – for helping put down the Boworadej Rebellion
- Companion (Fourth Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant – 1940
- Commander (Third Class) of The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand – 1941
- Chakra Mala Medal – 1942
- Knight Commander (Second Class) of The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand. – 1948
- Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand – 1949
- Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant – 1950
- King Rama VIII Royal Cypher Medal, 2nd Class – 1950
- Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand – 1951
- Knight Commander (Second Class, lower grade) of The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao – 1952
- Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant – 1952
- King Rama IX Royal Cypher Medal, 2nd Class – 1953
- Knight Grand Commander (Second Class, higher grade) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao – 1953
- King Rama IX Royal Cypher Medal, 1st Class – 1958
- Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao – 1959
- Knight of The Ancient and Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems – 1959
- Border Service Medal – 1962
- Knight Grand Commander of the Honourable Order of Rama – 1962
- Boy Scout Citation Medal – 1962
- Victory Medal – World War II – 1962
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