Malaysia, Kedah. A Medal Of The Accession Of The Sultan Auction maker marked on cartouche G

maker marked on cartouche G

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Malaysia, Kedah. A Medal Of The Accession Of The Sultan Auction maker marked on cartouche GAH1362 (AD1943). In cupro nickel, measuring 35. 3 mm in diameter, oxidation spot on the reverse, edge nicks, spotting, contact marks, original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted on the occasion of the accession of the 27th Sultan of Kedah (a present Malaysian state), Sultan Sir Badlishah ibni Almarhum Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah KCMG KBE (March 17, 1894 July 13, 1958), on May 13, 1943. He succeeded the throne upon the death of his