Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-58

Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria in a small diadem, (L). Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA". Reverse: Britannia in a helmet, a shield in her left and a wreath in her outstretched right hand, standing in front of the British lion. Suspended from a cusped bar by a crimson ribbon with two blue stipes. Bar: "LUCKNOW". Inscription on edge: "W.ASTON.NAVAL BRIGADE". Fitted with a brooch pin.

Object Details

ID: MED0942
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Display - Traders Gallery
Creator: Wyon, Leonard Charles
Events: Indian Mutiny, 1857-1858
Date made: 1857
Exhibition: Traders: The East India Company and Asia
People: Aston, Wfl; Bush Collection
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 36 mm