Afghanistan. Bravery Medal, Zahir Shah, 1933-1973

Afghanistan. Bravery Medal, Zahir Shah, 1933-1973, bronze; new ribbon. Worn, with several spots of verdigris.

Zahir Shah was the last King of Afghanistan, modernizing the country and expanding its outreach to the world. He was overthrown by a cousin 1973 and remained in exile until 2002. He died in 2007.