Morocco Order of Mehdauia Medal Ribbon
Moroccan Order of Mehdauia Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the Order of Mehdauia (Orden de la Mehdauia), a historical decoration established in the Spanish Protectorate of Morocco.
Historical Background
The Order of Mehdauia was established on August 18, 1926, by Prince Moulay Hassan bin al-Mahdi, the Khalifa representing the Sultan of Morocco in the Spanish-administered protectorate.
During this period, northern Morocco was administered under Spanish authority. The order formed part of the protectorate's system of honors and recognized distinguished contributions to its administration and development.
The order remained in use until 1956, when Morocco regained its independence from Spanish and French protectorate rule.
Why It Was Awarded
The Order of Mehdauia recognized distinguished civil and military service benefiting the Spanish Protectorate of Morocco.
Recipients included Moroccan officials, Spanish military officers, administrators, and other individuals whose service was considered particularly meritorious.
Item Details
Country: Morocco (Spanish Protectorate)
Decoration: Order of Mehdauia
Established: August 18, 1926
Award period: 1926–1956
Type: Civil and military order of merit
Ribbon colors: Green with a central white stripe
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: MOR01
An interesting addition to a collection of Moroccan decorations, Spanish colonial militaria, or historical international orders and medals.
Ribbon will come in 6” lengths when ordered.
Moroccan Order of Mehdauia Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the Order of Mehdauia (Orden de la Mehdauia), a historical decoration established in the Spanish Protectorate of Morocco.
Historical Background
The Order of Mehdauia was established on August 18, 1926, by Prince Moulay Hassan bin al-Mahdi, the Khalifa representing the Sultan of Morocco in the Spanish-administered protectorate.
During this period, northern Morocco was administered under Spanish authority. The order formed part of the protectorate's system of honors and recognized distinguished contributions to its administration and development.
The order remained in use until 1956, when Morocco regained its independence from Spanish and French protectorate rule.
Why It Was Awarded
The Order of Mehdauia recognized distinguished civil and military service benefiting the Spanish Protectorate of Morocco.
Recipients included Moroccan officials, Spanish military officers, administrators, and other individuals whose service was considered particularly meritorious.
Item Details
Country: Morocco (Spanish Protectorate)
Decoration: Order of Mehdauia
Established: August 18, 1926
Award period: 1926–1956
Type: Civil and military order of merit
Ribbon colors: Green with a central white stripe
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: MOR01
An interesting addition to a collection of Moroccan decorations, Spanish colonial militaria, or historical international orders and medals.
Ribbon will come in 6” lengths when ordered.