Jellalabad Medal (with mural crown)

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.GBR.0177.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$1,500-1,750 USD

Estimated market value:

$1,500-1,750 USD

Attributes

Country

Great Britain
Makers

Calcutta Mint, Calcutta
Composition

Silver
Inscription

Obv: JELLALABAD Rev: VII APRIL 1842
Size

39mm
Version Remarks

This version was issued unnamed, but many medals were privately engraved. The example pictured here is worn on the incorrect ribbon. The value given is for a British recipient. A medal of an Indian recipient would be valued at 1,350-1,500, and a medal of an unnamed recipient would be valued at 1,000-1,400.

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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