Medal, Indian Mutiny

Production date
1858
 Description
An Indian Mutiny Medal. The silver medal features a young head profile of Queen Victoria on the obverse. " VICTORIA REGINA " is embossed around the profile. The reverse features a Britannia figure holding victor's laurels, with the British lion alongside. " INDIA" is embossed at the top. "1857-1858 " is embossed near the bottom. " JOHN BERENS. A,B, PEARL " is marked on the edge. The medal is attached to the white and red striped ribbon by a decorative suspension bar.
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Production date
1858
Subject person
Classification
Personal Symbol/Personal Artifacts
Credit line
This medal was awarded to John Berens for service during the Sepoy Mutiny, India during 1857-1858.
Accession number
A90.437
Collection type
Social History
Material
Silver
Metal
Silk
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