Punjab Medal

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.GBR.0183.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$700-800 USD

  • Silver Medal Obverse
  • Silver Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$700-800 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Great Britain
  • Makers
    Royal Mint, London
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: TO THE ARMY OF THE PUNJAB MDCCCXLIX Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
  • Size
    36mm
  • Version Remarks
    The Silver Medal is stamped "W.A. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a recipient in a British regiment. A medal for a European in an HEIC unit would be valued at 700-800, and a medal for a recipient in an Indian unit would be valued at 625-675.

History


The Punjab Medal was established by the Governor-General of India, Earl of Dalhousie, in 1849 in commemoration of victory in the Second Anglo-Sikh War (1848-1849). The Medal was awarded to all Indian and British troops in the Honourable East India Company Army who served in campaigns in the Punjab. The award was later extended to members of the British Army in 1850.

The Medal could be awarded with multiple clasps to denote participation in significant battles. Three clasps were awarded in total:

1. "MOOLTAN"
2. "CHILIANWALA"
3. "GOOJERAT"

No recipient received all three clasps, and the "MOOLTAN" and "CHILIANWALA" clasps were never awarded together.

There may be additional versions of the Medal that differ in size.

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