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Commemorative military shield presented to Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani
Object Name: Commemorative Military Shield
Dimensions: 330 mm (H) x 237 mm (L) x 45 mm (W) 310 mm (H) x 240 mm (L) x 260 mm (W)
Medium: wood,plastic,copper,paper,pigment,metal
Registration Number: QM.2016.0005
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During his tenure as the Amir of Qatar (1972-1995), the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad al Thani was bestowed with various accolades and tokens of appreciation. In 1977, during an official visit to the Kingdom, the Saudi Naval Force presented him with a military shield as a commemorative item.
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