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

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SKU: 02.GBR.0552.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$850-1150 USD

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Estimated market value:

$850-1150 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Great Britain
  • Makers
    J.S. & A.B. Wyon
  • 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
  • Version Remarks
    The obverse is stamped " 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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