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Aceh Medal
Aceh Medal, 1873-1874
TypeCampaign medal
Campaign(s)First Aceh War
Second Aceh War
EstablishedMay 12, 1874

The Aceh Medal (Dutch: Atjeh-medaille) was founded by King William III of the Netherlands on May 12, 1874 in a royal decree. The medal was presented to troops participating in the First Aceh War and the Second Aceh War.

Sources

  • Dr. W.F. Bax, "Ridderorden, eereteekenen, draagteekens en penningen, betreffende de Weermacht van Nederland en Koloniën (1813-heden)", 1973
  • H.G. Meijer, C.P. Mulder en B.W. Wagenaar, "Orders and Decorations of The Netherlands", 1984