Capture of Ceylon Medal, Gold Medal

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SKU: 02.GBR.0153.101.01.000

  • Capture of Ceylon Medal, Gold Medal
  • Capture of Ceylon Medal, Gold Medal

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Attributes

  • Country
    Great Britain
  • Makers
    Calcutta Mint, Calcutta
  • Composition
    Gold
  • Inscription
    Obv: FOR SERVICES ON THE ISLAND OF CEYLON A.D. 1795/6 Rev: [FARSI INSCRIPTION]
  • Size
    47-51mm
  • Version Remarks
    This item is extremely rare.

History


The Capture of Ceylon Medal was established by the Honourable East India Company in 1807 in commemoration of the capture of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) from the Dutch in 1795. It was awarded to the Indian gunners of the Bengal Artillery who served in the campaign. It is believed that the only two Gold Medals were issued were awarded to Subadars.

The reverse features a Farsi inscription that can be translated to "This medal was presented to commemorate good services in Ceylon during the years Hegira 1209-10."

The medals were issued unnamed. It is unknown if the medal was issued with a suspension, or what form this suspension took, as there are several examples that exist. It is often found suspended from a yellow cord.

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