Tibet Medal, in Silver (with "GYANTSE" clasp)

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SKU: 02.GBR.0227.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$1,500-1,750 USD

  • Tibet Medal, in Silver (with "GYANTSE" clasp)

Estimated market value:

$1,500-1,750 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Great Britain
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: EDWARDVS VII KAISAR I HIND Rev: TIBET 1903-4 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
  • Size
    36mm
  • Version Remarks
    The obverse is stamped "De S" and the reverse is stamped, "EG." The value given is for a medal of a recipient in the British Army. A medal for a recipient in the Indian Army would be valued at 950-1,150.
  • Image Licensing
    This image is attributed to Morton & Eden Ltd., Lot Number 272, Catalogue 70, July 2 2014.

History


The Tibet Medal was established on February 1, 1905 and awarded to mostly Indian and some British troops who served in the 1903-1904 trade expedition to Tibet. The Tibet Medal was generally awarded in Silver, but camp followers and members of the Peshawur Camel Corps received the Medal in Bronze. A clasp that reads, “GYANTSE” was awarded to recipients who took part in operations near Gyantse between May 3 and July 6, 1904.

A variety of different naming styles were used.

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