Maharajah of Burdwan Medal for Gallant Conduct (Burning of HMS Goliath 1875)

SKU: 02.GBR.0552.101.01

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  • country
    Great Britain
  • date of institution
    1875
  • makers
    J.S. & A.B. Wyon

History


The Maharajah of Burdwan's Medal for Gallant Conduct (Burning of HMS Goliath 1875) was established by the Maharajah of Burdwan and the Lord Mayor of London in 1875. The Medal was presented to boys who were training onboard the HMS Goliath when it caught on fire on December 22, 1975, in recognition of distinguished conduct and gallantry performed during the accident.

There may be additional versions of the Medal which vary by composition.

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Maharajah of Burdwan Medal for Gallant Conduct (Burning of HMS Goliath 1875)

  • Price

    $850-1150 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: THE GIFT OF THE MAHARAJAH OF BURDWAN PRESENTED BY THE LORD MAYOR OF LONDON FOR GALLANT CONDUCT AT THE BURNING OF H.M.S. GOLIATH 22ND DECR 1875

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

    J.S. & A.B. Wyon

  • Version Remarks

    The obverse is stamped " J.S. & A.B. WYON."

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