Medal
19th century (made)
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This is a silver medal made in the 19th century, in England. This medal was given by Shah Soojah-ool-Moolk to all British officers and troops present at the storming of Ghuznee. The obverse of this medal represents the fortress of Ghuznee and the reverse shows laurel branches enclosing a mural crown, and date 23rd July 1839. This medal is inscribed "Danl Bohan, 2nd Regt" and has slide and ribbon.
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Materials and techniques | Silver medal |
Brief description | Silver medal, awarded to Daniel Bohan, 2nd Regt. Bengal Europeans, by Shah Shuja-ul-Mulk for his part in the storming of Ghazni in 1839, English, early 19th century. |
Physical description | Obv., the fortress of Ghuznee. Rev., laurel branches enclosing a mural crown, and date 23rd July 1839. Slide and ribbon. |
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Marks and inscriptions | "Danl Bohan, 2nd Regt."
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Credit line | Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming |
Object history | Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E., Surgeon-Major 4th R.I.D. Guards. |
Production | Given by Shah Soojah-ool-Moolk to all British officers and troops present at the storming of Ghuznee. |
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Summary | This is a silver medal made in the 19th century, in England. This medal was given by Shah Soojah-ool-Moolk to all British officers and troops present at the storming of Ghuznee. The obverse of this medal represents the fortress of Ghuznee and the reverse shows laurel branches enclosing a mural crown, and date 23rd July 1839. This medal is inscribed "Danl Bohan, 2nd Regt" and has slide and ribbon. |
Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1877, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London : Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O. p. 126. |
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Accession number | 1553-1877 |
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Record created | October 23, 2008 |
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