Malaysia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Defender Of The Realm, Silver Medal Auction Croix de Guerre (War Cross)

Croix de Guerre (War Cross) 1954 (in bronze

he reverted to the rank of Private on the 30th

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

with a colour plate at the front illustrating the Victoria Cross

a rare example retaining almost all of its original gilt finish

Malaysia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Defender Of The Realm, Silver Medal Auction Croix de Guerre (War Cross)In 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.