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India General Service Medal
Ruler:
Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver:
Wyon, Leonard Charles
Mint:
Birmingham
Engraver:
Wyon, William
General service medal covering minor campaigns in India. Clasp is inscribed NORTHWEST FRONTIER. Named to "2915 D.RIERDON H.M.S. 53rd REGt.".
History note: Given by The Master & Fellows of Trinity College 1937
Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge
1885 -
Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 36 mm Diameter 36 mm Weight 39.30 g
Inscription present: Profile of Victoria
Inscription present: Victory crowning a semi-nude seated warrior.
Accession number: CM.TR.2060-R
Primary reference Number: 226878
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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