Sind War Medal, 1843

Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria with a diadem, hair tied in a knot (L). Legend "VICTORIA REGINA". Reverse: under a Royal Crown and within a wreath of laurel tied with a bow, inscription: "HYDERABAD 1843", and on edge, "PETER BOYES A:B: E:I;C; SR METEOR". Fitted with a wide bar and shot silk ribbon with yellow centre bordered with rose and white (L) and white and blue stripes (R).

Object Details

ID: MED0034
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, William
Events: Battle of Miani, 1843
Vessels: Meteor (1839)
Date made: 1843
People: Boynes, Peterfl
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 36 mm