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The Hilal-i-Osmania (Template:Langx) was an order conferred by the Hyderabad State.
Description
Mir Osman Ali Khan instituted this order on 11 December 1944.[1] It was awarded for acts of courage or self-sacrifice carried out in the public interest.[2] It was awarded in a single class, without distinction of position, occupation, or gender.[1][2] It was designed by Zain Yar Jung.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Encyclopaedia Indica: Princely States in colonial India{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Anmol Publications(1996). ISBN 978-81-7041-859-7
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Indian Princely Medals: A Record of the Orders, Decorations, and Medals of the Indian Princely States{{#if:McClenaghan|, McClenaghan}. Lancer Publishers(1996). ISBN 978-1-897829-19-6