Nepal (Kingdom). Special Service Medal 1970 (Vishesh Sevā Padak, BS 2027)

The medal is struck in solid silver

The obverse of the award bears the map of Nepal with the joint busts of the Queen Ratna & King Mahendra

As a measure of the significance of this medal, it was one of only 2 x full-size medals that King Birendra chose to wear in military uniform (see illustrative image attached). The 2 x full-size medals that King Birendra chose to wear being, his late fathers 'King Mahendra' Coronation Medal and after it, the Special Service Medal 1970

important: The 'Special Service Medal' was the very last decoration instituted and awarded during the reign of King Mahendra - and only awarded for specific duties to the Royal Household in 1970 (the dates are die struck on the reverse of the medal). The medal was never again awarded after the death of King Mahendra

A rare seen & Nepalese decoration

Condition: VF

Code: 21724