Indian Army Meritorious Service Medal 1848

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SKU: 02.GBR.0309.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$660+ USD

  • Silver Medal Obverse
  • Silver Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$660+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Great Britain
  • Makers
    The Royal Mint, London
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE AUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIA
  • Size
    36mm
  • Image Licensing
    The Silver Medal images are attributed to John Horsley Mayo and are used under the Public Domain. See the following page for more information: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:HEIC_MSM.png

History


The Indian Army Meritorious Service Medal (1848) was instituted by the Indian Government by General Order on May 20, 1848. The Silver Medal was awarded to forces of the Honourable East India Company and the Indian Armed Services.

The Medal was issued with an annuity up to £20 ($27) to European sergeants to reward meritorious service.

The Medal was discontinued in 1873.

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