Medal - Rulers of the UAE (Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi) ND

Reverse

The old emblem of the United Arab Emirates used between 1973 and 2008.
It consists of a falcon of Saladin. The falcon has a disk which shows 2 dhows (Arab sailboats) in its interior. The disk is surrounded by a chain. The falcon holds with its talons a parchment bearing the name of the federation in Kufic script.

Lettering: الامارات العربية المتحدة

Translation: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Comment

The Rulers of the UAE medals set is thought to be a silver pattern set, struck for the occasion of the UAE national day between 1976-1981. Exact issue date isn't confirmed, with only 1 set known to exist currently.

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Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi (1939-) is the ruler of Sharjah (1972-).