Medal of Honour (Medalat al-Sharif)
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SKU: 02.JOR.0109.101.01.000
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Medal of Bravery of King Abdullah I (1921-1951), in silvered bronze, on the obverse, the profile of the Hashemite sovereign on the left, on the reverse the Dome of the Rock, surmounting the motto in Arabic "Military Honor", ribbon with fixing pin signed Arthus Bertrand. Very rare. Diameter: 37.5 mm
The Medal of Honour (Medalat al-Sharif) was originally instituted by King Abdu'llah I in 1951. However, the award was later revised by King Hussein in July 1972. The Silver Medal is conferred upon personnel of the Jordanian Armed Forces in recognition of acts of bravery, self-sacrifice, and other acts of gallantry.
The reverse features an inscription in Arabic, translated as "The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan" and "Determination and Self-Sacrifice".
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