Accession of His Highness The Reigning Sultan, Silver Issue
Key Information:
• Country: Kedah, Malaya
• Occasion: Accession of the Sultan
• Date: 1362 AH - 1943
• Diameter: approx. 35.80 mm
• Material: Silver (official issue)
• Ribbon: Original ribbon present
Medal Design:
Obverse: Portrait of Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah in ceremonial attire. Arabic inscription above the portrait reads: "سلطان عبد الحميد شاه"
Transliteration: Sultan Abdul Hamid Shah
Reverse: Inscription within wreath:
"THE ACCESSION OF HIS HIGHNESS THE REIGNING SULTAN 1362–1943"
Hijri date 1362 corresponds to 1943 AD.
Condition:
• Original ribbon present, minor age wear visible
• Medal shows light surface marks consistent with age
• No major damage
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This medal was issued to commemorate the accession of Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah of Kedah in 1362 AH 1943. Kedah was a Malay Sultanate under British influence during this period. Accession medals from the Federated and Unfederated Malay States are increasingly sought after, especially original silver issues with intact ribbon.
Coronation and accession medals from pre-independence Malaya are far less common on the international market compared to British colonial campaign medals.
Summary:
A historically significant Kedah accession medal from 1943, silver issue with original ribbon. Attractive example of Malay Sultanate commemorative decorations.