Order of the Sun Merit Medals
| Order of the Sun Merit Medal | |
|---|---|
 Merit Version of the Order of Sun Merit Medal with Silver and Bronze Badge  Sun Version of the Order of Sun Merit Medal with Silver and Bronze Badge | |
| Country | Kingdom of Afghanistan |
| Eligibility | Afghan military personnel |
| Ribbon |  |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| Final award | 1971 |
The Order of the Sun Merit Medals were awarded during the Kingdom of Afghanistan by King Mohammad Zahir Shah (r. 1933–1973) in recognition of distinguished service and merit.[1][2]
Notable recipients
[edit]- Khan Mohammad Khan
- Nik Mohammad Khan Mangal
- Abdul Hakim Katawazi
- Mohammad Fana Jan
- General Maiwand
References
[edit]- ^ "Afghanistan. Two Order Of The Sun Merit Medals, C.1950".
- ^ "Afghanistan Merit Medal". Digital Collections.