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Lot No.943
AUC39
Medals, Badges, Decorations
Auction Date: 15-08-2021
Silver
Zanzibar, The Sultan of Zanzibar's campaign medal, 29.33g. Obv: Portrait of the sultan, Arabic legend al-Sayyid Hamad bin Thawani Sultan-i-Zanjibar 1313. Rev: Arabic legend al-Sayyid Hamad bin Thwani Sultan Zanjibar 1313; suspension ring removed from top.
Extremely fine, Rare.
The medal was instituted by Sultan Sayyid Hamad bin Thuwani in 1896 and awarded to officers, non-commissioned officers and men of the Sultan's armed forces. Clasps were awarded for specific battles and campaigns, including Pumwani, Jongeni, Takaungu and Mwele.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 15,000-20,000
Sold For :
Rs. 15,000
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