Baldwin & Sons
Auction 101 28 September 2016
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ORDERS, DECORATIONS AND MILITARY MEDALS, World Medals, Johore, Sultan Abu Bakar Medal 1886, inscribed in Arabic, al-sultan abu bakr ibn al-mahrum ibrahim johor 1303, with crowned signature on obverse; The Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct, instituted by Sultan Abu Baker as a reward for the police and civil service, reformed by Sultan Ibrahim on 17 September 1922, awarded in a single class, a silver medal. Both very fine. (2)
Known as the Sultan Abu Bakar Medal, it was authorized in 1883, but always dated AH1303 (10 October 1885 to 29 September 1886), in gold or gold-plated, and bronze, and probably also in silver. It was issued to commemorate Abu Bakar's acquisition of the title Sultan, and was subsequently awarded to individuals for invaluable service to the royal family.
Estimate: £100-150
Known as the Sultan Abu Bakar Medal, it was authorized in 1883, but always dated AH1303 (10 October 1885 to 29 September 1886), in gold or gold-plated, and bronze, and probably also in silver. It was issued to commemorate Abu Bakar's acquisition of the title Sultan, and was subsequently awarded to individuals for invaluable service to the royal family.
Estimate: £100-150