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from the british india period, officially awarded to mir ahmed khan, son (walad) of khan bahadur shah pasand khan pathan, and engraved with the presentation date 14 july 1940. featuring the crowned royal cypher of king george vi on the obverse with the title \"khan bahadur\", the reverse bears the original engraved recipient's inscription. this example is of exceptional importance as the prestigious khan bahadur title was bestowed upon both father and son\u2014an uncommon occurrence that reflects a distinguished family legacy of loyal public service and official recognition under the british indian administration. the continuity of this honour within a single family greatly enhances the medal's rarity, provenance, and desirability, making it an outstanding museum-quality piece for collectors of british indian orders, decorations, and historical memorabilia."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"262","title":{"en":"sterling silver khan bahadur title medal, british india, dated 14 july 1940, 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