Star, Gwalior

Production date
1843
 Description
A Gwalior Star. The bronze six pointed star has a silvered star at the centre. " MAHARAJPOOR / 29th DEC " is embossed at the centre. " Private Francis / Provd H.M. / 16th Lancers " is marked on the reverse. The star is attached to a watered red, white yellow white and blue ribbon by a replacement bar. The ribbon is mounted on cardboard.
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Object detail

Production date
1843
Classification
Personal Symbol/Personal Artifacts
Collection
John Houston Collection
Credit line
This star was awarded to Private Francis for his service during the Gwalior campaign, India in 1843. This medal was donated to Taranaki Museum as part of the collection of prominent south Taranaki lawyer John Houston.
Accession number
A74.993
Collection type
Social History
Material
Bronze
Metal
Silk
Fabric
Cardboard

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