Gwalior Star

SKU: 02.GBR.0181.101.01

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  • Bronze Star (for the Battle of Maharajpoor) Obverse
  • Bronze Star (for the Battle of Maharajpoor) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Great Britain
  • date of institution
    January 4, 1844
  • makers
    Calcutta Mint, Calcutta
  • remarks
    The stars are generally found engraved with recipient details on the reverse, but it is uncertain whether or not this naming procedure was official. More research is necessary. The value of the medal is expected to differ according to the recipient. See the version remarks for details.

History


The Gwalior Star was established by General Order on January 4, 1844. It was awarded to the Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and enlisted men of the British Army and Honourable East India Company Army who served in the Gwalior Campaign in December 1843.

The Medal was awarded in two versions for service under General Sir Hugh Gough at the Battle of Maharajpoor, and under Major-General Grey at the Battle of Punniar. These versions differ in obverse inscription.

The star itself was manufactured from the bronze of guns captured in the campaign. It was originally intended to be worn like a breast star and was manufactured with two hooks on the reverse, however, most recipients added a bar suspension to their stars in order to render them wearable.

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

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Versions

  • Price

    $1,350-1,500 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze/Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: MAHARAJPOOR 29TH DECR 1843

  • Size

    50mm

  • Maker

    Calcutta Mint, Calcutta

  • Version Remarks

    The value given is for a medal of a British recipient. A medal for an Indian recipient would be valued at 1,400-1,750.

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  • Price

    $1,350-1,500 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze/Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: PUNNIAR 1843 29TH DECR

  • Size

    50mm

  • Maker

    Calcutta Mint, Calcutta

  • Version Remarks

    The value given is for a medal of a British recipient. A medal for an Indian recipient would be valued at 1,400-1,750.

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