Award Medal "Glory and Pride". Silver medal (Silver) 1273 AH (1856/1857 AD). Not intended to be worn. Very rare. NGC MS61.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 83.
Bought from Glendining, London, 1987.

This medal, existing only as a silver medal, has been issued in 1273 AH (1856/1857). On the averse it is showing the portrait of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896, reigning since 1848) in uniform wearing a long hat. The words on both sides are written in Nastaliq letters, signifying "glory" and "pride". The reason for its institution is not known.

Tied with one other for finest certified by NGC.

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