The unique ‘Iraq 1926’ M.M. awarded to Lance-Corporal Mishu Miru, 3rd Battalion, Iraq Levies

Military Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue, swivel suspension (55494 L. Cpl. Mishu Miru. 3-Iraq Levies.) dark toned, very fine £1,200-£1,500

M.M. London Gazette 22 April 1927: ‘The King has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the Military Medal to No. 55494 Lance-Corporal Mishu Miru, 3rd Battalion, Iraq Levies, for bravery in the field in connection with operations in the Penjwin area, Iraq, during the period between 10th June, 1926 and 11th July, 1926.’

Only two awards of the Military Medal were given in 1926, the other being for the Sudan.

It was probably during these operations that one of the Levy’s old enemies, Kerim Fateh Beg, received a wound from which he died on 24 June 1926. No campaign medal or clasp was issued in respect of these operations, although the Iraq Government probably awarded the Active Service Medal.