Imperial Decree for Promotion to Brigadier General (Pasha)
AssociatedAssociated with
Brigadier Frost Pasha
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1838 - 1902)
Date1881
Object NameImperial Decree
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMedals
Dimensions81.5 × 56.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1937 by H M Frost.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS095162
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