Silver Sutlej Campaign Medal, by William Wyon

An image of Medal. Sutlej Campaign Medal (Ferozeshuhur). Victoria (1837-1901), ruler; Queen of Great Britain 1837-1901. Obverse; VICTORIA REGINA; Bust of Victoria facing left. Reverse; Victory standing facing left holding wreath with war spoils at feet; exergue bears inscription "FEROZESHUHUR". Wyon, William, artist (British). London mint. Silver, struck, weight 36.34 g, diameter 36.3 mm, 1846. Notes: This example was awarded to Private Francis Greenway of the 29th Regiment, who fought in an inconclusive but mutually costly attack at Ferozeshah soon after the outbreak of war, on 21 December 1845.

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Medal. Sutlej Campaign Medal (Ferozeshuhur). Victoria (1837-1901), ruler; Queen of Great Britain 1837-1901. Obverse; VICTORIA REGINA; Bust of Victoria facing left. Reverse; Victory standing facing left holding wreath with war spoils at feet; exergue bears inscription "FEROZESHUHUR". Wyon, William, artist (British). London mint. Silver, struck, weight 36.34 g, diameter 36.3 mm, 1846. Notes: This example was awarded to Private Francis Greenway of the 29th Regiment, who fought in an inconclusive but mutually costly attack at Ferozeshah soon after the outbreak of war, on 21 December 1845.

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