Gwalior Star
SKU: 02.GBR.0181.101.01
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History
The Gwalior Star was established by General Order on January 4, 1844. It was awarded to the Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and enlisted men of the British Army and Honourable East India Company Army who served in the Gwalior Campaign in December 1843.
The Medal was awarded in two versions for service under General Sir Hugh Gough at the Battle of Maharajpoor, and under Major-General Grey at the Battle of Punniar. These versions differ in obverse inscription.
The star itself was manufactured from the bronze of guns captured in the campaign. It was originally intended to be worn like a breast star and was manufactured with two hooks on the reverse, however, most recipients added a bar suspension to their stars in order to render them wearable.
There may be additional versions of the Medal that differ in size.
Versions
$1,350-1,500 USD
Bronze/Silver
Obv: MAHARAJPOOR 29TH DECR 1843
50mm
Calcutta Mint, Calcutta
The value given is for a medal of a British recipient. A medal for an Indian recipient would be valued at 1,400-1,750.
$1,350-1,500 USD
Bronze/Silver
Obv: PUNNIAR 1843 29TH DECR
50mm
Calcutta Mint, Calcutta
The value given is for a medal of a British recipient. A medal for an Indian recipient would be valued at 1,400-1,750.
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