Product
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PUD NO_944-5-1 AE (NL) |
Subject | : | Governor of Bengal - Presentation Medal - Type I |
Size | : | 57 mm |
Metal | : | Copper |
Description | : | obv. In centre the arms of the Governor, around border : GOVERNOR OF BENGAL, rev. AWARDED / TO / (space) / FOR / LOYAL SERVICE / (date). A floral spray at bottom.
This medal was in use prior to 1944 when a new design for the obverse was implemented. It is listed here as it has not been possible to determine the date of first issue. It is known that the Carmichael/Ronaldashay presentation medal (917.3) may have been awarded up until 1933 and this medal have been issued thereafter. |