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Punjab Medal: CM.1511-1918

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Punjab Medal

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Wyon, William
Production place: Birmingham

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Description

This medal was granted to troops taking part in the annexation of the Punjab. This is the miniature version.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1918) by Tremlett, James Dyer

Dating

1848 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 17 mm Diameter 17 mm Weight 4.66 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Profile of Victoria

  • Text: VICTORIA REGINA
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Sir Walter Gilbert receiving the Sikh surrender. The year in roman numerals below.

  • Text: TO THE ARMY OF THE PUNJAB (in exergue) MDCCCXLIX
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1511-1918
Primary reference Number: 226884

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Created: Thursday 9 May 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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