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Medal

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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.


Object details

Category
Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.5in
Marks and inscriptions
"Danl Bohan, 2nd Regt."
Translation
"nd Regiment Bengal European (Light Infantry)
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.
Subjects depicted
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.
Collection
Accession number
1553-1877

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Record createdOctober 23, 2008
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