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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 King Bhumibol Adulyadej's ascension to the throne in 2006.

Phra Saeng Khan Chai Si[1][2] or Phra Saeng Khan Chai Sri[3] (Thai: พระแสงขรรค์ชัยศรี, the "Venerable Sword of Victory",[2] "Great Sword of Victory"[3][a]) is part of the royal regalia of the King of Thailand. The sword represents the military might and power of the king. The hilt has a length of 25.4 centimetres (10 inches) with the blade measuring 64.5 centimetres (25 inches). When placed in the scabbard the sword has a total length of 101 centimetres (40 inches) and weighs 1.9 kilograms (4.2 pounds). The sword’s neck between the blade and the hilt is decorated with a gold inlaid miniature of Vishnu riding the Garuda.[citation needed]

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