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Auction: 25001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 546

United Arab Emirates, Dubai Defence Force Service Medal, by Spink & Son, mounted on pin for wear, very fine

The Dubai Defence Force Service Medal was awarded to all serving members of the Force prior to its amalgamation on 6 May 1976 into the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. About 15 of these medals were given to British personnel.

The obverse face of the medal features text which translates as 'His Highness Shaikh Rashid bin Saeed Al-Maktoum Ruler of Dubai', surrounding a profile portrait of the Shaikh. The reverse text translates to 'Devoted Service to Dubai - Dubai Defence Force' and features a falcon standing atop a pillar with wings outspread. The suspension bar bears the dates '1971-1976'.

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Estimate
£60 to £80

Starting price
£50