Medals from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian Military & Civilian Medals and Awards
Saudi Arabia has a rich military history dating back centuries. Some of the most significant events and developments in Saudi Arabia’s military history include the founding of the first Saudi state (which took place in 1744 when Muhammad ibn Saud formed an alliance with a Muslim cleric named Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab), the wars of unification (led by King Abdulaziz Al Saud, also known as Ibn Saud, who unified various tribes and regions into a single state), World War II, the Gulf War, and the Yemeni Civil War.
All Medals from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in its military capabilities over the years. It has one of the largest defense budgets in the world and is a major purchaser of military hardware from countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom. The Saudi military is primarily composed of ground forces, but it also has air and naval components. Here are Saudi Arabia’s military and civilian medals:
The Medal of Merit in the Nuth Al-Ma’rkat Combat
The Medal of Merit in the Nuth Al-Ma’rkat Combat was established by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1971 and given for outstanding service.
The Order of Merit (Saudi Arabia)
The Order of Merit was instituted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1971 and is awarded for outstanding service. It has three classes.
The Order of King Abdulaziz
The Order of King Abdulaziz is a Saudi Arabian order instituted by King Faisal on 20 March 1971 (and formerly called Great Chain of Badr).
The Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait (Saudi Arabia)
The Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait was instituted by King Fahd ibn Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia for service during the Gulf War.
