Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A rare Burma Police Medal for Distinguished Conduct awarded to Head Constable Sheik Ahmed, Rangoon Police

Burma Police Medal, G.VI.R. (Sheik Ahmed, Hd. Const. Rangoon Police) in its Royal Mint case of issue, sometime lightly gilded, now worn in parts, otherwise very fine and rare £1,200-£1,600

According to British Gallantry Awards, for the period 1938-48, there were 53 awards for gallantry and 80 for meritorious service, plus a further 8 unclassified awards in 1942.