Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 25002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 246

Iraq, Kingdom, King Faisal II (2), Police Distinguished Service Medal, by Huguenin, Suisse, 40mm, silver, maker's mark and purity mark to reverse; Police General Service Medal, by Huguenin, Suisse, 40mm, bronze, maker's mark to reverse, Distinguished Service Medal significantly toned, General Service Medal sometime lacquered, otherwise both very fine (2)

The Iraq Police Medals for Distinguished Service and for General Service were both instituted in 1952 by Regulation No. 43. Both medals were awarded to members of the police who performed exceptional service on punitive operations or exceptionally good service in the performance of their duties, or who had performed exceptionally good service with the Police Force. The medals could also be awarded to other persons who gave valuable assistance to the Police, or displayed bravery on punitive operations.

The obverse of the Distinguished Service Medal features a profile portrait of King Faisal II, and on the reverse is Kufic Arabic script translating to 'Police Medal for Distinguished Service'.

The General Service Medal takes the shape of a seven-pointed star, at the top of which is the Iraqi crown. The central medallion bears the Nakhshi Arabic inscription 'Faisal II 1364', with the reverse text translating to 'Police Medal for General Service'.

Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate
£50 to £70

Starting price
£40