Pakistan, Democracy 'Jumuriat' Medal 1988

This medal was Instituted in 1972 to award active service personnel who fought in the war with India between 3-16 December 1971. It was a very short war as within 13 days India had a very clear advantage and the Commander of the Pakistan forces surrendered. Even during such a short time Indian forces had taken around 90,000 of the Pakistan forces prisoner. The result was the formation of East Pakistan as the new nation of Bangladesh Struck in cupro-nickel with a plain suspension bar and a green ribbon with dark blue, pale blue and red stripes representing the Airforce, Navy and Army which are also represented by the corresponding insignia on the medal itself around the central crescent and star of Pakistan. The reverse of the medal has an Urdu inscription at the top with the Arabic date ١٣۹١ (1391 = 1971 A.D.) below with jasmine wreaths to either side; on original ribbon.

The result of the Resolution of Pakistan in 1940 is known as one of the most powerful political movements in recent world history because it forced the creation of a separate homeland for the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent. It would take only seven years for the demand to become a reality with the establishment of the new independent state of Pakistan. The commemoration of this event is a hugely important date in the calendar for the citizens of Pakistan and it is a national holiday which is celebrated by a parade by the Armed Forces with the bestowal of national decorations. This medal was issued in 1990 to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Pakistan Resolution Day. It is struck in cupro-nickel with a decorative suspension bar and a colourful green, red and gold ribbon. On one side is the Minar-e-Pakistan monument with Urdu text above and the date at the sides with laurel leaves below, the reverse also has an Urdu inscription. Add this interesting and important medal to your collection.

A very attractive and colourful medal from the Pakistan medal series. This medal was issued in 1997 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee (50 Years) of Independence from India which was formally recognised on 15 August 1947. The obverse of the medal shows the crescent and five-pointed star symbolising progress and light with the date 1947 above and 1997 below suspended from a bar with the legend ‘Pakistan Independence’ in Urdu. The reverse is inscribed ‘50th Anniversary’ in Urdu characters within a circle. The ribbon is very colourful with red, pink, green and gold stripes. A great addition for your collection.