Nepal Police Long Service Award Dated 2023 Bikram Samvat
Key Information:
• Country: Nepal
• Medal: Janpad Seva Padak
• Type: 15 Years Service Medal
• Date on medal: 2023 Bikram Samvat
• Equivalent date: approx. 1966–1967 AD
• Material: Bronze
• Diameter approx.: 35.99 mm
• Ribbon: Original
• Award period: Monarchy era Nepal
Medal Design:
Circular bronze medal with Nepali inscriptions. Obverse shows traditional Nepali emblem and inscription referring to Janpad (Police) service. Reverse dated “2023” in Bikram Samvat calendar, corresponding to approximately 1966–1967 AD. Medal suspended from original ribbon with bar suspension.
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Condition:
Original vintage medal in used condition. Natural patina consistent with age. Ribbon shows visible wear, fraying, and age-related deterioration. No cleaning or restoration.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Janpad Seva Padak is a Nepalese police long-service decoration awarded for 15 years of service. The date “2023” refers to the Bikram Samvat calendar, not the modern Gregorian calendar, placing this medal firmly in the mid-1960s. This example originates from the period of the Nepalese monarchy and represents an authentic Cold War–era service award.
Summary:
Authentic Nepal Janpad Seva Padak 15 Years Service Medal dated 2023 Bikram Samvat (approx. 1966–1967 AD). A genuine period piece from monarchic Nepal, offered in original, unaltered condition and suitable for collectors of Asian, police, or long-service medals.