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The India General Service Medal 1895

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:150.00 CAD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 CAD
The India General Service Medal 1895
SOLD
325.00CAD+ buyer's premium (65.00)
This item SOLD at 2023 Sep 29 @ 21:19UTC-4 : AST/EDT

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Instituted in 1896 initially as an award to the defenders and relievers of Chitral, but later extended to further Indian frontier campaigns and actions. Silver, 36mm diameter with a swivelling ornate suspender. Obverse; veiled and crowned bust of Queen Victoria and the legend VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Each campaign was represented by a clasp on the ribbon; seven were sanctioned. This lot includes 4. Running script on edge: 4431 Pte J. Heady 20 Bn. (Test marked).