Capture of Ceylon Medal, Silver Medal (original striking)

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SKU: 02.GBR.0153.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$3,000-4,500 USD

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Estimated market value:

$3,000-4,500 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Great Britain
  • Makers
    Calcutta Mint, Calcutta
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: FOR SERVICES ON THE ISLAND OF CEYLON A.D. 1795/6 Rev: [FARSI INSCRIPTION]
  • Size
    47-51mm

History


The Capture of Ceylon of Medal was established by the Honourable East India Company in 1796 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 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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