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    Nepalese Medal


    alex82

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    Hello gentlemen

    I recently acquired this medal, it's my first Nepalese medal and after some internet research I understand that this must be the "Order of Gorka Daks-hina Bahu".

    So here are my questions:

    - Am I right that this is the 5th class?

    - Is there any chance to date this medal or at least narrow down the date?

    - What was it awarded for, military, civilian?

    - what is the approximatley value of this medal (I payed about 200$ and would like to know if I payed to much for it)

    Thank you very much for your help

    a l e x

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    Hello Alex, yes it's a beautifull 5 th class.

    According to the picture you posted I would say it's 40 years old or more (before King Birendra).Recently made such awards are very ugly quality silvered metal and NOT hallmarked.Also ribbon of recently made awards are slightly different.

    You could contact Ramesh Shrestha : nepal1@mail.com I'am sure he could help you to date the award (with hallmark picture).You can tell him that Emmanuel from Belgium gave you his email.

    Low class & old Orders of Nepal are seldom seen,the price you paid for what is to my opinion a 1950ies item sounds good.For a recently made dealers ask less,but you wouldn't have been happy by the quality.

    In my collection I have a thrid class of that same award,it's exactly the same except it's silver-gilt.But I hop to come across one day an early 5th class.

    Regards.

    Emmanuel

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    Emmanuel, Thank you very much for your reply! as always I'm very surprised with the quality of answers you can get in this forum!

    also thank you for the address, I will contact the gentleman in ask for help to date this medal.

    Do you know If this is more a civilian or a military award?

    kind regards and have a nice day :cheers:

    a l e x

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