Kuwait, State. A Military Service Medal, III Class, c.1965

Instituted in 1962. In bronzed metal, measuring 42 mm in diameter, original ribbon with pinback, contact marks, better than very fine.

Footnote: The Military Service Medal was instituted by Shaikh 'Abdullah III in 1962, to recognize distinguished services by members of the Kuwait Defence Forces, Kuwait Police Force, paramilitary forces and civilians in the service of these forces or attached to them, and awarded in three classes.