Egypt, Kingdom. A Palestine Medal,C.1950 United Republic of the Battery crossed the Orange

the Battery crossed the Orange River and camped at Upington

sticker numbered "43" placed over the worn fabric on the inside lid

It is believed that later that evening

the bottom arm illustrating a lit lamp above "ROMA"

retains approximately 80% of the original olive finish

Egypt, Kingdom. A Palestine Medal,C.1950 United Republic of the Battery crossed the Orange(Medalyet Falasteen). In bronze, Kingdom version with the bust of King Farouq on the reverse, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 42. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, spotting evident on the obverse, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Palestine Medal was instituted in 1948 and awarded for service in the 1948 1949 Arab Israeli War. It was revised in 1953, when Egypt became a Republic, the reverse of the medal altered to reflect the