Malaysia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Defender Of The Realm, Silver Medal Auction measuring 26 mm (w) x

measuring 26 mm (w) x 9 mm (h)

a rare example retaining almost all of its original gilt finish

with a colour plate at the front illustrating the Victoria Cross

Croix de Guerre (War Cross) 1954 (in bronze

Malaysia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Defender Of The Realm, Silver Medal Auction measuring 26 mm (w) xIn silver, observe bearing the motto of the order in Malay "Di peliharakan Allah" (Translation: Under God's Protection) and the crown of the order, reverse bearing the coat of arms for the order with the inscription For Excellent Service, measuring at 35. 50mm (W) x 43. 57mm (h) and weighing at 32. 1 grams, with ribbon, very fine.