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Auction: 25001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 534

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Defence Force Inauguration 1966 Medal, 2nd Class; Police Accession 1966 Medal, 2nd Class specimen, blank obverse; Defence Force Service Order 1976, gilt and enamel, all by Spink & Son, each mounted on pin for wear, some with toning, otherwise very fine and better overall, scarce (3)

The Abu Dhabi Defence Force Inauguration Medal was established by Emiri Decree No. 8 in 1978 and was awarded to all ranks who were serving in the Abu Dhabi Defence Force upon its inauguration on 6 August 1966. 1st Class awards were given to Officers and 2nd Class to all other ranks. The Medal was also presented in May 1969 to various members of the Trucial Oman Scouts for their effort in training and raising the A.D.D.F.. The obverse features a bust of the ruler with the inscription 'Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan', while on the reverse is a falcon with draped wings atop a pillar.

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Estimate
£70 to £90

Starting price
£60