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Mint:
Calcutta
Ruler:
Victoria (1837-1901)
State:
United Kingdom
Ruler:
Victoria Kaisar-i-Hind
(With the title of)
Mint:
London
After the Indian Mutiny of 1857-1858 the British East India Company's interests in India were taken over directly by the Crown, and such as remained of its armed forces became the Indian Native Army. The Company's decorations and awards however often continued in issue for some time, and thus the last issues of the Company's Long Service Medal were made in 1873. Only in 1888 was this medal replaced by a new one for the Native Army, which was to be awarded for 20 years' service of irreproachable conduct. 2 of these medals a year, in each of the three Presidencies into which the Indian military was divided after the Mutiny, were to be accompanied with a 25-rupee gratuity.
This medal was awarded to Lance-Naick Muhammadkahm, of the Corps of Guides (Infantry). Lester Watson acquired the medal at some point before 1928.
History note: Gift of L. Hoyt Watson; ex Lester Watson Collection, acquired before 1928
Given by Lester Watson through Cambridge in America, 2009
Diameter: 36.4 mm
Weight: 36.23 g
Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Watson, Lester
1888 - 1901
Inscription present: Bust of Victoria facing left with veil
Inscription present: Central inscription "INDIA" with leaf-sprays around, marginal inscription outside and floriate/foliate ornament to edge
Accession number: CM.1303-2009
Primary reference Number: 141397
Watson Catalogue: 206
Ordering: M-0186
Previous object number: LW.0186
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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