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Auction: 25002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 251

Iraq, Kingdom, Red Crescent Society Medal, 2nd Class, 44mm, silver and enamel, lightly toned, nearly extremely fine, scarce

The Red Crescent Society Medal was instituted in 1949 by Law No. 10. This three class award, in gold, silver and bronze, was issued to reward those rendering service beneficial to the aims of the Iraq Red Crescent Society. It was conditional that the 1st Class of the award in gold was earned in relation to a distinguished and specific service. The medal was worn after other Iraqi orders and medals.

The medal's design consists of a seven-pointed star. The top centre features a red enamel crescent beneath which, also in red, is the year of institution (1949). At the bottom in black lettering is the Arabic inscription 'Iraq Red Crescent Society' and two crossed wheat stalks. While unmarked, this medal was likely manufactured by Arthus Bertrand.

Sold together with short copied O.M.R.S. article on the award.

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Sold for
£1,700

Starting price
£120