India Medal, Silver Medal (with "TIRAH 1897-98" clasp) (1901-)

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SKU: 02.GBR.0204.101.01.017

Estimated market value:

$325-400 USD

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    Estimated market value:

    $325-400 USD

    Attributes

    • Country
      Great Britain
    • Makers
      Calcutta Mint, Calcutta
    • Composition
      Silver
    • Inscription
      Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: INDIA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
    • Size
      36mm
    • Version Remarks
      The value given is for a medal of a recipient in the Indian Army. A medal for a recipient of a British regiment would be valued at 350-400.

    History


    The India Medal was sanctioned by Queen Victoria and established by Army Order on April 1, 1896, as a replacement for the India General Service Medal 1854. The Medal was conferred upon Officers and enlisted men of British and Indian armies for service on the North-West frontier between 1895 and 1902. Silver Medals were awarded to soldiers of the British and Indian armies, while Bronze Medals were awarded to native bearers and servers.

    Originally only the 2 clasps, “DEFENCE OF CHITRAL 1895” and “RELIEF OF CHITRAL 1895”, where authorized by Army Order. However, an additional 5 clasps were later approved:

    1. “PUNJAB FRONTIER 1897-98”
    2. “MALAKAND 1897”
    3. “SAMANA 1897”
    4. “TIRAH 1897-98”
    5. “WAZIRISTAN 1901-02”

    There are multiple ve ...  rsions of the Silver Medal which differ by clasp and monarch. There may be additional versions not featured here that differ by campaign clasps. A variety of different naming styles were used.
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