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Auction: 25002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 253

Iraq, Kingdom, Child Welfare Medal (2), 2nd Class, 44mm, silver and enamel, on riband; 3rd Class, 44mm, bronze and enamel, without riband, silver medal with significant toning, otherwise both very fine, rare (2)

The three class Child Welfare Medal was instituted by Law No. 21 of 1941. This award was presented following recommendations by the Administrative Authority of the General Headquarters of the Iraq Child Welfare Society to persons rendering a service beneficial to the aims of the Society.

The medal takes the shape of a seven-pointed star, with the 2nd Class of the award in silver and the 3rd Class in bronze. At the top centre is a small white enamel seven-pointed star with a red enamel border. Underneath the enamel star is the inscription 'Iraq Child Welfare Medal' in black lettering, and at the bottom also in black is the year of establishment (1941) above two crossed stalks of wheat. While unmarked, these awards were likely manufactured by Arthus Bertrand.

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Sold for
£3,500

Starting price
£160