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Auction: 25088 - The Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins Part I
Lot: 310

Collection of Military and Service Medals (11) | Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1911-1955), Jānapada Dīrgha Sevā Patta Medal, undated, instituted in 1937, in the shape of a five-pointed star, enamelled Nepalese flag and two crossed swords superimposed on framework of five-pointed star, (Vibhooshana Committee, 1967, p. 19 and plate XL), with some contact marking and damage to enamel, with suspension, very fine and rare; and, Nepal, Government of Nepal, Assam-Burma Medal (Assam Burma Ladain Padak), VS 2001-2002 (1944-1945), Obv. flag of Nepal, border aroundRev. Khukri in centre and legend above Shri Nepal Sarkar ("Government of Nepal"), legend below, Assam Burma ko ladai ("Assam Burma war") VS 2001-2002, some edge bruising and staining, yet with suspension, very fine; and, Nepal, Government of Nepal, copper Bravery Medal (Bahaduree-Padaka), undated, Obv. bust of Shiva and trident on top of Himalaya, inscription above, Shri Nepal Sarkar ("Government of Nepal") and below, bahaduri ko kadar ma ("medal for bravery), Rev. flag of Nepal in centre and ornamental circle around, some edge knocks, yet with lustre and with suspension, good very fine; and, Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), King Birendra Coronation Medal, VS 2031 (1975), Obv. crown with moon and sun on either side, disc, lotus, conch and mace (emblems of Vishnu) and legend Nepal/Shri 5 Maharajadhiraja Birendra Vira Vikrama Saha Deva, Rev. shubha rajyabhisek 2031 ("Auspicious Coronation 2031"), suspension formed by a pair of Khukris, with original suspension and riband, with a flashy lustre, extremely fine; Remote Himalaya Service Medal, dated VS 2020 (1963), Obv. the Himalayas with Nepalese flag on top and legend below, Krichchhrepina Chalatyava Dhīrānām Nishchala Mana ("Hardship sways no steady mind"), Rev. legend referring to Mahendra Bir Vikram Shah Deva and date 2020 (Vibhooshana Committee, 1967, p. 18 and plate XXXIX), with suspension, very fine and scarce; and, Nepal, Mahendra Vir Vikram Shah (1955-1972), bronze Prahari Sewa Padak Medal, for police service, VS 2023 (1966), Obv. royal crown of Nepal, map of Nepal under two crossed khukris, and wreath below, legend near lower rim, Satya Sevā Surakshanam ("He serves best who safeguards most"), Rev. legend in three lines, Paharī/ Sevā Padaka. /2023 (Vibhooshana Committee, 1967, p. 20 and plate XLI), evidence of re-mounting to suspension, with lustre to fields, very fine; and, Nepal, Mahendra Vir Vikram Shah (1955-1972), Overseas Service Medal (Paradesa Sewa Padak), VS 2020 (1963), Obv. five-pointed star with Nepalese National flag and legend below, Dhanāni Jīvitamchaiva Parārthe Prājna Utsrijet ("Let the wise sacrifice his all for others"), Rev. date 2020 in centre, legend Srī 5 Maharājadhiraja Mahendra Vira Vikrama Saha Deva around (Vibhooshana Committee, 1967, p. 18 and plate XXXIX), reverse struck from rusted dies and pitted, with suspension, very fine; and, Nepal, Mahendra Vir Vikram Shah (1955-1972), Police Gallantry Medal (Praharee Parakrama Padak), VS 2022 (1965), Obv. royal crown and incuse legend below, Praharī Parākrama Padaka, Rev. Khukri and staff crosswise under wreath, legend Satya Sevā Surakshanam ("He serves best who safeguards most") above and 2022 below (Vibhooshana Committee, 1967, p. 19 and plate XL), with some contact marks and staining, yet with suspension, very fine; Mahendra Vir Vikram Shah (1955-1972), copper Civil Long Service Medal, VS 2023 (1966), Obv. Janapada Seva Padaka and Nepal on map of the country, crown above, Rev. Shri 5 Maharajadhiraja Mahendra Vira Vikrama Saha Deva / 2023, with riband and original suspension, lustrous fields, about extremely fine; and another, as before, with riband and original suspension, lustrous fields, extremely fine; and, Nepal, Mahendra Vir Vikram Shah (1955-1972), bronze Long Service Medal, VS 2023 (1966), Obv. six-pointed star with trident and damaru (double drum) superimposed on underlying map of Nepal, royal crown on top, Rev. legend in three lines, Sainika/ Sevā Padaka/2023, (Vibhooshana Committee, 1967, p. 20 and plate XLI), contact marked, with pleasing lustre, with suspension and later replacement riband, good very fine (11)

Provenance

The Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part One


The first medal has the name J?napada D?rgha Sev? Patta and was awarded to civil service personnel serving for 25 consecutive years. It was instituted on 1 September 1937.

The second medal was first instituted in 1945 this medal was awarded for service in the Assam-Burma theatre during World War II.

The fourth medal was struck for the coronation of Tribuvan Vir Vikram. Normally the VS era year is converted into Western Era year by subtracting 57 years which in this case would result in AD 1974. However, the coronation took place in February 1975, before the New Year 2032 of the Vikram Samvat Era had started.

The fifth medal is referred to as Durgama Sevā Padaka and was instituted on 26 December 26 1963. The medal was awarded to personnel of the Royal Nepalese Army who were serving at least for six consecutive months in an area 10,000 feet above sea level or in other areas of difficult access.

The sixth medal was awarded to police personnel after serving for twelve consecutive years. It was instituted on June 8, 1966.

The seventh medal was instituted on December 26th, 1963 and awarded to the Royal Army personnel for military service abroad in response to the UN call for help to friendly foreign countries.

The eight medal was instituted on June 9th, 1965. It was awarded to police personnel for meritorious service.

The ninth and tenth medals were instituted 25 December 1966 and awarded to civil service personnel for fifteen years of service.

The last medal was instituted 8 June 8 1966 and awarded to Royal Army personnel serving for ten consecutive years.




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