Commemorative Medal. Silver medal (Silver) On the Occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Cossack Brigade by Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896, reigning since 1848) in 1337 AH (1918/1919 AD). Showing the years 1297 AH (1879/1880) and 1337 AH (1918/1919 AD). Not intended to be worn. Very rare. NGC MS62.

From the Kian collection, auction SINCONA 49, October 2018, lot 283.
Bought from Munzen & Medaillen, Basel, 1992.

Naser al-Din Shah created the important Cossack Brigade in 1297 AH, which was active throughout the entire period of the Qajar Dynasty.

Finest certified by NGC.

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