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India Mutiny Medal
Ruler:
Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver:
Wyon, William
Mint:
Birmingham
Engraver:
Wyon, Leonard Charles
Medal awarded to troops who took part in operations to quell the Sepoy mutiny which had been the immediate cause of the uprising.
History note: Given by The Master & Fellows of Trinity College 1937
Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge
1858 -
Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 36 mm Diameter 36 mm Weight 35.53 g
Inscription present: Profile of Victoria
Inscription present: The standing figure of Britannia bestowing victor's laurels, with the British lion alongside.
Accession number: CM.TR.2059-R
Primary reference Number: 226877
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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