Order of British India, II Class

SKU: 02.GBR.0114.102.01

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  • II Class Medal Obverse
  • II Class Medal Obverse
  • II Class Medal Reverse
  • II Class Medal Reverse
  • II Class Medal Reverse Detail

Attributes

  • country
    Great Britain
  • date of institution
    1837
  • makers
    Spink & Son, London
  • remarks
    It is uncertain whether the different ribbons will affect the value of the medal.

History


The Order of British India was established by the Honourable East India Company in 1837 and was later taken over by the British Empire in 1859 following the Indian Rebellion of 1857. It was discontinued following the establishment of Indian independence in 1947.

It was awarded to Indian Officers of the Indian Army in recognition of long and faithful service. In 1939 it was extended to officers of the Indian Armed Forces, the Military Police, and the Frontier Corps. Members of the Order were first admitted as members of the II Class, and could only be admitted to the I Class after rendering additional meritorious service.

Members of the I Class were entitled to use the formal title Sardar Badahur, and members of the II Class were entitled to use the formal title Badahur.

The II Class Medal does not feature a crown.

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Versions

Ii class medal 1939 1947 obverse 1
Version

Order of British India, II Class Medal

  • Price

    $1200-2000 USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: ORDER OF BRITISH INDIA

  • Size

    37mm

  • Maker

    Spink & Son, London

  • Version Remarks

    The Reverse is stamped with the maker's mark, "SPINK, LONDON 18ct." This version is composed of 18kt. gold.

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