Jellalabad Medal

SKU: 02.GBR.0177.101.01

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  • Silver Medal (with mural crown) Obverse
  • Silver Medal (with mural crown) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Great Britain
  • date of institution
    April 30, 1842
  • makers
    Calcutta Mint, Calcutta

History


The Jellalabad Medal was established by George Eden, Governor-General of India, in 1842. It was awarded by the Honourable East India Company to the British and Indian troops who served in the campaign to defend the Afghan city of Jalalabad between 1841 and 1842.

There are two versions of the medal that differ in the engraving. The first medal featured a mural crown, but was deemed to be "inappropriate" and a new medal was struck shortly after in its place. Recipients of the first version were invited to exchange their medals for the new version, but few accepted the offer. The second version featured a depiction of a winged Victory and was referred to as, "Flying Victory".

There may be additional versions that differ in size.

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Versions

  • Price

    $1,500-1,750 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: JELLALABAD Rev: VII APRIL 1842

  • Size

    39mm

  • Maker

    Calcutta Mint, Calcutta

  • Version Remarks

    This version was issued unnamed, but many medals were privately engraved. The example pictured here is worn on the incorrect ribbon. ...

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  • Price

    $2,200-2,750 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA VINDEX Rev: JELLALABAD VII APRIL Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

    Royal Mint, London

  • Version Remarks

    There are known examples with impressed naming and engraved naming. The value given is for a named British recipient. A medal of an un...

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