Chapter VIII: Introduction: Sidenote: ARRANGEMENT (7)

569. Naval Victory of 1st June, 1794. _Obv._ Britannia with
spear standing on prow l., crowned by Victory; at her side,
shield. _Rev._ Wreath of laurel and oak branches. Silver. Size
2.

Copy in silver of the gold medal presented by the Lords of the Admiralty to Lord Howe and the other admirals who commanded in the action with the French, 1st June, 1794, off Brest. On the reverse was inscribed the recipient's name. Smaller medals, also in gold, were presented to the Captains. (See next medal.)

570. Another. Similar, but reverse plain. Silver. Size 1·25.

571. Campaign in Egypt: Battle of Alexandria, 1801. _Obv._
Sphinx l., displaying Union Jack above French tricolour on the
same staff. EGYPT; _engraved_; in ex., XXI. MARCH, MDCCCI. I.
G. H. K. & K. _Rev._ Within wreath of palm, QUEEN'S GERMAN
REGIMENT; on edge, FRENCH DEFEATED; _engraved_. Silver. Size
1·85. By J. G. Hancock.

This is a regimental medal and was struck by order of the officers of the 97th or Queen's German Regiment, for presentation to the men of the regiment who were engaged in the battle of Alexandria, 21 Mar. 1801.

572. Another. Turkish Award, 1801. _Obv._ Crescent and star;
ornamental border. _Rev._ Cypher of Sultán Selim III.;
ornamental border, in which 1801. Gold. Size 1·6. Loop for
suspension. Ribbon, dark orange.

After the defeat of the French in Egypt 1801, the Sultán instituted an order of Knighthood designated the Crescent, which he conferred on the general officers of the English forces. At the same time he presented gold medals of three sizes: the largest (size 2.) to the Generals and Admirals; the middle size (as above) to Field Officers and Captains R.N.; and the smallest (see next medal) to Captains and Subalterns and Lieutenants R.N.

573. Another. Same, but smaller. Gold. Size 1·4. This is a
medal of the smallest size.

574. Campaign in Southern Italy and Sicily: Battle of Maida,
1806. _Obv._ Head of George III. l., laur. GEORGIVS TERTIVS
REX; on neck, G. F. P. _Rev._ Britannia l., as Pallas,
brandishing spear; on l. arm, shield; above, Victory r. with
wreath; behind, triquetra, symbol of Sicily. MAIDA. IVL. IV.
MDCCCVI. PIDGEON F. Gold. Size 1·4. By G. F. Pidgeon. The whole
within gold band. Ribbon, red with blue edges.

This medal commemorates the battle of Maida, 4 July, 1806, in which the French under Regnier were defeated by the English under Sir John Stuart. It was only given to the Commander-in-chief of the forces engaged; to officers in command of brigades, of battalions or of corps equivalent to a battalion, or to the officers who succeeded when the original commander was disabled; and to the Deputy Quartermaster-General.

575. Peninsular War: Battles of the Pyrenees, 1813—1814. _Obv._
Hibernia seated l., holding wreath; at her side, harp. _Rev._
Within laurel-wreath, ORTHES. TOULOUSE. PYRENEES. NIVELLE.
NIVE; _engraved_: above, 88; wearer's name on edge. Silver.
Size 1·2. Clasp: PENINSULA. Ribbon, red with blue edges.

There were medals of three distinct classes for the Peninsular War struck at the expense of the officers of the 88th Regiment, Connaught Rangers. That of the first class was in the form of a Maltese cross, and was bestowed upon those of the regiment who had been engaged in twelve actions. The second class medal, of the type above described, was given to those who had served in from seven to eleven actions; and the third class, of the same type as the second, to such as had served in any number less than seven. The above is an example of the third class.

576. Waterloo Medal, 1815. _Obv._ Head of Prince Regent l.,
laur. GEORGE P. REGENT. T. WYON JUN. S. _Rev._ Victory, holding
palm and olive-branch, seated l., on pedestal inscribed,
WATERLOO; beneath, JUNE 18. 1815; above, WELLINGTON. T. WYON S.
Wearer's name on edge. Silver. Size 1·4. By T. Wyon and T. Wyon
Junior. Ribbon, crimson edged with blue.

By order of the Prince Regent, 10 Mar. 1816, this medal was conferred upon every officer and soldier present at the battle of Waterloo. The reverse type is adapted from an ancient coin of Elis. (Guide to Greek Coins, p. 28, No. 31.)

577. Service in India, 1799—1826. _Obv._ Head of Queen l.,
wearing coronet. VICTORIA REGINA; on neck, W. WYON R.A.
_Rev._ Victory seated l., holding olive-branch and wreath;
at her side, lotus; in the distance, trophy of arms at base
of palm-tree. TO THE ARMY OF INDIA; in ex., 1799—1826. W. W.
Wearer's name on edge. Silver. Size 1·4. By W. Wyon. Clasp:
BHURTPOOR. Ribbon, pale blue.

On 21 March, 1851, a general order was issued announcing that the Queen had signified her assent to a measure proposed by the East India Company, of granting a medal to the surviving officers and soldiers of the Crown who had served in India between 1799—1826. This medal carries 21 clasps, and with it were worn those of Mysore and Seringapatam (Nos. 609—611), previously given by the East India Company.

578. Campaign in Syria, 1840: Turkish Award. _Obv._ Fortress
of Acre, from which floats Turkish ensign; above, six stars;
beneath, Arabic inscription, "The country of Syria and the
fortress of Acre, 1256." _Rev._ Cypher of Sultán Abd-el-Mejeed
surrounded by laurel-wreath. Silver. Size 1·15. Ribbon, red
edged with white.

This medal was bestowed by the Sultán upon the English naval forces engaged in the war in Syria, 1840: in gold, to officers ranking with field-officers; in silver, to quarter-deck and warrant officers; and in copper, to petty officers, seamen, marines, and boys.

579. Afghan War, 1839—42. Ghuznee, 1839. _Obv._ View of
fortress; beneath, GHUZNEE. _Rev._ Within laurel-wreath, mural
crown; above, 23^Ḍ JULY; below, 1839; wearer's name in field
and regiment on border. Silver. Size 1·45. Ribbon, crimson and
green.

This medal was presented by the Shah Shuja'a el-Mulk, Sovereign of Afghanistan, to the officers and soldiers present at the storming of Ghuznee, 22—23 July, 1839, Sir John Keane commanding. The Queen sanctioned the wearing of this medal, 22 Mar. 1841.

580—581. Another. Khelat-i-Ghilzee, 1841—2. _Obv._ Within
laurel-wreath, shield inscribed, KELAT I GHILZIE; above, mural
crown. _Rev._ Trophy of arms on tablet inscribed, INVICTA.
MDCCCXLII. Silver and copper. Size 1·4. By W. Wyon. Ribbon,
military ribbon of India, rainbow-pattern.

Presented by the Governor-General of India, Lord Ellenborough, to the defenders of the fortress of Khelát-i-Ghilzee, who 21 May, 1842, repulsed the attack of 4000 Ghazees. The defenders were natives, with the exception of Captain J. H. Craigie commanding and a few English artillerymen in the service of the Shah, so that no Queen's regiment received this medal. This is a proof.

582. Another: Candahar, Ghuznee, and Cabul, 1842. _Obv._ Head
of Queen l., wearing coronet. VICTORIA VINDEX. W. WYON R.A.
_Rev._ Within laurel-wreath, CANDAHAR GHUZNEE CABUL. 1842;
above, crown; wearer's name on edge. Silver. Size 1·4. By W.
Wyon. Ribbon, rainbow-pattern.

This medal was given to the soldiers who served under General Nott during the whole of the campaign, and accompanied him from Candahar to Cabul, viz. from 1 Jan. to 17 Sept. 1842.

583. Another: Ghuznee and Cabul, 1842. _Obv._ Same. _Rev._
GHUZNEE CABUL, each within laurel-wreath; above, crown; below,
1842; wearer's name on edge. Silver. Size 1·4. By W. Wyon.
Ribbon, rainbow-pattern.

The soldiers who accompanied General Nott from Ghuznee to Cabul, viz. from 6 to 17 Sep., received this medal.

584. Another. Cabul, 1842. _Obv._ Same. _Rev._ Within
laurel-wreath, CABUL. 1842; above, crown. Silver. Size 1·4. By
W. Wyon. Ribbon, rainbow-pattern.

Those who reached Cabul subsequent to 16 Sept. 1842 were awarded the above medal. This is a proof.

585—586. First Chinese War, 1840—2. _Obv._ Head of Queen
l., wearing coronet. VICTORIA REGINA. W. WYON. R.A. _Rev._
Palm-tree, against which are placed shield, arms of Great
Britain, cannon, anchor, flags, &c. ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM.
CHINA. 1842; wearer's name on edge. Silver and copper (proof).
Size 1·4. By W. Wyon. Ribbon, crimson with yellow edges.

This medal was awarded to the army and navy which served in the First Chinese War, Sir Hugh Gough and Adm. Sir William Parker commanding.

587. Another: Design for Medal. _Obv._ Same. _Rev._ British
lion r., crowned, trampling on Chinese dragon. ARMIS EXPOSCERE
PACEM. NANKING. 1842. Copper. Size 1·4. By W. Wyon. A pattern.

This was Wyon's first design for the Chinese medal, but it was not adopted, as it was thought that the reverse type might be displeasing to the Chinese.

588. Sinde Campaign, 1843: Meeanee and Hyderabad. _Obv._ Same.
_Rev._ Within laurel-wreath, MEEANEE HYDERABAD. 1843; above,
crown; wearer's name on edge. Silver, Size 1·4. By W. Wyon.
Ribbon, rainbow-pattern.

Given to those who served at Meeanee, 17 Feb., and Hyderabad, 22 Mar. 1843. The expedition was commanded by Sir Charles Napier, and both victories were mainly due to the bravery of the men of the 22nd Regiment, who were authorized to place MEEANEE, HYDERABAD, and SCINDE on their colours.

589. Another. Hyderabad, 1842. _Obv._ Same. _Rev._ Similar; but
HYDERABAD. 1843; wearer's name on edge. Silver. Size 1·4, By W.
Wyon. Ribbon, rainbow-pattern.

This medal was awarded to those who were engaged in the battle of Hyderabad; a similar medal being struck for those who served at Meeanee only. It was also given to officers and men of the Indian Navy.

590. First Sikh War, 1845—6: Moodkee, Ferozeshuhur, Aliwal, and
Sobraon. _Obv._ Same. _Rev._ Victory l., holding wreath and
palm; at her feet, arms. ARMY OF THE SUTLEJ; in ex., MOODKEE.
1845. W. WYON. R.A. Silver. Size 1·4. By W. Wyon. Clasps:
FEROZESHUHUR, ALIWAL, and SOBRAON. Ribbon, blue edged with
crimson.

The great battles of this campaign, Sir Hugh Gough and Sir Henry Hardinge commanding, were Moodkee, 18 Dec. 1845; Ferozeshuhur, 21 Dec. 1845; Aliwal, 28 Jun. 1846; and Sobraon, 10 Feb. 1846. If a soldier was present at only one of the four actions, the decoration was awarded to him without a clasp, the name of such action being inscribed in the exergue on the reverse; but if the recipient served in more battles than one, then for each engagement he received an additional clasp. (See next medal.) This is a proof.

591. Another: Aliwal and Sobraon, 1846. Same: but on reverse
ALIWAL. 1846; wearer's name on edge. Silver. Size 1·4. By W.
Wyon. Clasp: SOBRAON. Ribbon, as previous.

This medal shows that the recipient was present at two engagements, Aliwal and Sobraon.

592. Military Services, 1793—1814: Peninsular War. _Obv._ Same:
but beneath head, 1848. _Rev._ Queen on pedestal r., placing
wreath on head of Duke of Wellington, who kneels before her;
at her feet, recumbent lion. TO THE BRITISH ARMY 1793—1814.
_W. W._ Silver. Size 1·4. By W. Wyon. Clasps: ROLEIA, VIMIERA,
CORUNNA, TALAVERA, BUSACO, FUENTES D'ONOR, CIUDAD RODRIGO,
BADAJOZ, SALAMANCA, VITTORIA, PYRENEES, NIVELLE, NIVE, ORTHES,
and TOULOUSE. Ribbon, crimson edged with blue.

Great disappointment having been expressed that no medal had been awarded either to the army or navy for the numerous victories achieved between 1793—1814, the Queen, 1st June, 1847, ordered that a medal should be struck and bestowed upon any surviving officer or private present at any battle or siege between those dates. For this purpose, the above medal was struck. It carries 28 clasps, and the earliest military service thus decorated is the campaign in Egypt 1801, which was, however, not included in the general order, but was afterwards granted under an order 12 Feb. 1850. A similar order was issued regarding naval services, commencing with the capture of the French frigate "Cleopatra," 18 June, 1793, and for which a separate medal was struck, having on the reverse, Britannia seated on sea-horse, holding trident and olive-branch. The medal above described is a proof, and has only the clasps given for the principal engagements in the Peninsular War.

593. Indian General Service, 1848. "For Meritorious Service."
_Obv._ Same: but no date. _Rev._ Shields, arms, and flags of
East India Company; above, crest; beneath, motto on scroll,
AUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIÆ; around, FOR MERITORIOUS
SERVICE. Silver. Size 1·4. By W. Wyon. Ribbon, dark crimson.

This medal was given by the East India Co. for "meritorious service" in India before 1848. This is a proof.

594. Second Sikh War, 1848—1849: Punjab Medal. _Obv._ Same.
_Rev._ Surrender of the Sikh army: Lord Gough on horseback l.,
before the British army drawn up in line; before him, the enemy
laying down their arms. TO THE ARMY OF THE PUNJAB. MDCCCXLIX;
wearer's name on edge. Silver. Size 1·4. By W. Wyon. Clasps:
CHILIANWALA and GOOJERAT. Ribbon, blue with narrow stripes of
yellow.

This medal carries three clasps: Mooltan, 7 Sept. 1848—2 Jan. 1849; Chilianwala, 13 Jan. 1849; and Goojerat, 21 Feb. 1849: Lord Gough Comm.-in-chief.

595. Second Burmese War, 1852: Pegu. _Obv._ Same. _Rev._
Victory r., crowning warrior seated on arms, holding sword
and sheath; beneath, lotus; wearer's name on edge. Silver.
Size 1·4. By W. and L. C. Wyon. Clasp, PEGU. Ribbon, alternate
stripes of scarlet and blue.

Only one clasp was given for this war, which was for the defence of Pegu, Major Hill commanding.

596. Campaigns in South Africa, 1834—1853. _Obv._ Same. _Rev._
Lion crouching l. under bush. SOUTH AFRICA; in ex., 1853. L. C.
WYON. Wearer's name on edge. Silver. Size 1·4. By W. and L. C.
Wyon. Ribbon, orange with dark blue stripes.

On 22 Nov. 1854 the Queen ordered that a medal should be struck and awarded to the surviving officers and privates of the regular forces who served in South Africa in the years 1834—5, Sir Benjamin D'Urban Comm.-in-chief; in 1846—7, Colonel Robert Richardson and Colonel H. Somerset commanding; and in 1850—1853, Sir Harry Smith and aft. Sir G. Cathcart commanding. This medal has no clasp.

597. War with Russia, 1854—1855: Crimea. _Obv._ Same: beneath
head, 1854. _Rev._ Ancient warrior facing, holding sword and
shield, and crowned by Victory. CRIMEA. B. WYON SC. Silver.
Size 1·4. By W. & B. Wyon. Clasps formed of oak-leaves with
acorns: ALMA, BALAKLAVA, INKERMANN, AZOFF, and SEBASTOPOL.
Ribbon, pale blue edged with yellow.

In Dec. 1854 the Queen ordered that a medal should be struck to be awarded, with clasps for ALMA and INKERMANN, to all such as were present in either of those battles; that of BALAKLAVA was added in Feb. 1855; and that of SEBASTOPOL was given to all who served at the siege between Oct. 1854 and Sep. 1855. The clasp for AZOFF is naval, and was given to those who served under Sir Edmund Lyons and took part in the capture of Kertch, Yenikale, &c. This is a proof.

598. Another: Service in the Baltic, 1854—1855. _Obv._ Same:
but no date. _Rev._ Britannia seated l. on low pedestal,
looking back, holding trident; in the distance, sea and forts
Sveaborg and Bomarsund. BALTIC; in ex., 1854—1855. L. C. WYON.
Silver. Size 1·4. By W. & L. C. Wyon. Ribbon, yellow with blue
edges.

Awarded to those who served in the Baltic fleet during 1854—1855. It has no clasp.

599. Another: Anglo-Turkish Award, 1855. _Obv._ Trophy of
arms, with flags of Turkey, England, France, and Sardinia; on
gun, map of Crimea. CRIMEA. 1855. _Rev._ Within laurel-wreath,
cypher of Sultán Abd-el-Mejeed; beneath in Turkish, CRIMEA.
1271. Silver. Size 1·4. Ribbon, pink with green edges.

This medal was distributed by the Sultán to all the forces of the Allies, but varied for France and Sardinia, by their flags being placed to r. of that of Turkey instead of the English one.

600. Persian War, 1856—1857. Same as No. 595, but on rev. L. C.
WYON. Silver. Size 1·4. By W. and L. C. Wyon. Clasp: PERSIA.
Ribbon, alternate stripes of scarlet and blue.

For the Persian War 1856—7, Sir J. Outram Comm.-in-chief, the same medal was used as for the Second Burmese War (No. 595), but with a different clasp.

601. Indian Mutiny, 1857—1858. _Obv._ Same as No. 585. _Rev._
Britannia standing l., holding wreath in each hand; on l. arm,
shield; at her side, lion. INDIA; in ex., 1857—1858. L. C.
WYON. Silver. Size 1·4. By W. and L. C. Wyon. Clasps: DELHI,
DEFENCE OF LUCKNOW, RELIEF OF LUCKNOW, LUCKNOW, and CENTRAL
INDIA Ribbon, alternate stripes of scarlet and white.

This medal was awarded to all engaged in the operations during the Mutiny in India 1857—8, and was also conferred on non-military persons who had borne arms as volunteers. It carries only the five clasps above given. This specimen is a proof.

602. Arctic Discoveries, 1818—1855. _Obv._ Head of Queen l.,
wearing diadem. VICTORIA REGINA. L. C. WYON F. _Rev._ Ship l.,
in the ice; icebergs on either side; in foreground, sailors
drawing sledge r. FOR ARCTIC DISCOVERIES; in ex., 1818—1855.
Silver. Size 1·3. By L. C. Wyon. An octagonal medal surmounted
by star with ribbon, white.

This medal was given to all engaged in the Arctic expeditions between 1818—1855. This is a proof.

603. New Zealand, 1846—1866. _Obv._ Bust of Queen l., crowned
and veiled. VICTORIA D. G. BRITT. REG. F. D. J. S. & A. B. WYON
SC. _Rev._ Within laurel-wreath, 1846 TO 1866; around, NEW
ZEALAND. VIRTUTIS HONOR. Silver. Size 1·4. By J. S. and A. B.
Wyon. Ribbon, blue with red stripe in centre.

Given to those who had served in the wars in New Zealand between 1846—1866. It was awarded to both services.

604. Second Chinese War, 1855—1860. Same as No. 585, but no
date on reverse. Silver. Size 1·4. By W. Wyon. Clasps: CHINA
1842, FATSHAN 1857, CANTON 1857, TAKU FORTS 1858, TAKU FORTS
1860 and PEKIN 1860. Ribbon, crimson with yellow edges.

This medal is the same, with the exception of the omission of the date, as the one given for the First Chinese War (No. 585). It was given for services in the campaign of 1856—8, Major-Gen. Van Straubenzee and Adm. Sir M. Seymour commanding; and of 1860, Sir James Hope-Grant commanding. The clasps for FATSHAN 1857 and TAKU FORTS 1858 were awarded to the navy and marines, and that of CHINA 1842 to recipients of the first medal who were engaged in the Second Chinese War. This is a proof.

605. Abyssinian War, 1867—1868. _Obv._ Within ornamented
star of nine points, bust of Queen l., veiled and crowned.
ABYSSINIA, (letter in each angle formed by points of star). J.
S. & A. B. WYON SC. _Rev._ Laurel-wreath with inner circle.
Silver. Size 1·3. By J. S. and A. B. Wyon. Surmounted by crown.
Ribbon, crimson with white edges.

Awarded to those who served in the Abyssinian War 1867—8, Sir Robert Napier (Lord Napier of Magdala) commanding. It was given to both services. The reverse of the medal is inscribed BRITISH MUSEUM.

606. Ashantee War, 1873—1874. _Obv._ Head of Queen l., veiled,
wearing coronet. VICTORIA REGINA. L. C. WYON. _Rev._ Battle
scene in bush; in centre, tree, on right of which are negroes
fighting or wounded; on left, British soldiers advancing
firing, one fallen. Silver. Size 1·4. By L. C. Wyon. Ribbon,
alternate stripes of yellow and black.

This medal carries a clasp for COOMASSIE, and was issued to both services. The obverse is the work of Leonard C. Wyon, and the reverse from a design by E. J. Poynter, R.A. It was given for services in the Ashantee War 1873—4, Sir Garnet Wolseley Commander-in-chief. This is a proof.

HON. EAST INDIA COMPANY'S SERVICE MEDALS.

607. Campaign in West of India, 1784. _Obv._ Britannia seated
r., on arms, holding wreath and spear; fortress in the
distance; at her side, shield. _Rev._ Inscription in Persian:
"Presented by the Calcutta Government in memory of good service
and intrepid valour A.D. 1784. Mahommedan Era 1199;" and "Like
this coin, may it endure long in the world, and the exertions
of those lion-hearted Englishmen of great name, victorious from
Hindostan to the Deccan, become exalted." Silver. Size 1·6.

This medal was awarded to the Company's troops for services performed in the First Mahratta War, and the Second Mysore War with Hyder 'Alee 1778—1784. It was struck in two sizes, the larger having been awarded to officers only.

608. Another. Same: but of smaller size. Silver. Size 1·25.

Awarded to the non-commissioned officers and privates.

609. Mysore: War with Tippoo Sahib, 1791—1792. _Obv._ Sepoy
in uniform, facing, holding in r. hand English flag, and
in l. Mysore banner reversed; in the distance, fortress of
Seringapatam. _Rev._ Within laurel-wreath, FOR SERVICES IN
MYSORE. A.D. 1791—1792; around, Persian inscription, "A
memorial of devoted services to the English Government at
the war of Mysore, Christian Era 1791—1792, equivalent to
Mahommedan Era 1205—1206." Silver. Size 1·7.

This medal was presented to the successful forces under Lord Cornwallis, who so completely paralysed the power of Tippoo Sahib that he was compelled to submit to the terms of a treaty which deprived him of half of his dominions. This medal was struck in two sizes, the larger having been awarded to officers only. On 21 Mar. 1851 the Queen authorized this medal to be worn by survivors.

610. Another. Same: but of smaller size. Silver. Size 1·45.

Given to the non-commissioned officers and privates.

611. Mysore: Second War with Tippoo Sahib: Taking of
Seringapatam, 1799. _Obv._ Lion r., subduing Tiger; above,
banner with Arabic inscription, "The lion of God is the
conqueror;" in ex., IV. MAY. MDCCXCIX. C. H. K. _Rev._ View of
the storming of Seringapatam, soldiers mounting the breach;
above, mid-day sun; in ex., Persian inscription, "The Fort of
Seringapatam the gift of God, 28 Zulkaadeh, 1213 Mahommedan
Era" (4 May, 1799). Gold. Size 1·9. Ribbon, deep yellow. By C.
H. Küchler.

The second war with Tippoo Sahib, which was terminated by the taking of Seringapatam, lasted only from Feb. to May 1799, Lord Harris and General Baird commanding. The Tiger was the favourite emblem of Tippoo Sahib. This medal was struck in gold, silver-gilt, silver, copper-bronzed, and tin. The gold ones were given to the King, the Governor-General, and various princes, the Commander-in-chief and the general officers on the staff; those in silver-gilt, to the field-officers and the general staff, the members of the Council of the three Presidencies, the Residents at Hyderabad and Poonah; those in silver, to the captains and subalterns; those in copper-bronzed, to the non-commissioned officers; and those in pure grain tin, to the privates. By an order of the Prince Regent, 29 Aug. 1815, officers were authorized to wear these medals in any part of his Majesty's dominions. This order was confirmed 21 Mar. 1851, when the Army of India medal (No. 577) was issued.

612. Egyptian Campaign, 1801. _Obv._ Sepoy facing, holding
English flag in r. hand; in the distance, battle and tents;
in ex., Persian inscription, "This medal has been granted as
a memorial of the defeat of the French army in Egypt by the
victorious and brave English army." _Rev._ Ship towards r. on
sea; in the distance, sea-shore with pyramids and obelisk.
MDCCCI. Silver. Size 1·9.

Given by the East India Company to the seven thousand English and Native troops commanded by Major-General Baird, who landed at Kosseyr, marched across the Desert, and from Kinè descended the Nile to Rosetta, 1800—1801.

613. Capture of Rodriguez, Bourbon, and Mauritius, 1809—1810.
_Obv._ Sepoy holding English flag and musket, trampling on
French standard; behind, cannon; and in the distance, sea
with ships, &c. _Rev._ RODRIGUES VI. JULY. MDCCCIX. BOURBON
VIII. JULY. & ISLE OF FRANCE III. DEC. MDCCCX; in field within
laurel-wreath, Persian inscription, "This medal has been
granted as a memorial of the bravery and devotion shown by the
Sepoys of the Honourable East India Company, in the conquest
of the Islands of Rodrigues, Bourbon and Mauritius, in the
Mahommedan Era 1226." Silver. Size 1·9.

This medal was awarded to the Sepoy regiments who took part in the above expeditions.

614. Conquest of Java, 1811: Capture of Port Cornelis. _Obv._
Sepoy regiment carrying Fort Cornelis by storm: on the fort
is the British flag over the Dutch; above, CORNELIS. _Rev._
JAVA CONQUERED. XXVI. AUGUST. MDCCCXI; in field, Persian
inscription, "This medal is presented in commemoration of the
valour and courage displayed by the Sepoys of the Honourable
East India Company in the conquest of Java, 1228 Mahommedan
Era." Silver. Size 1·9.

Presented by the East India Company to the native troops under Sir Samuel Achmuty for their assistance in capturing the Island of Java, 1811, from the Dutch and French troops. The capture of Fort Cornelis decided the success of the campaign. For this campaign the European regiments afterwards received the medal for Military Services (No. 592), with clasp for Java.

615. First Burmese War, 1824—1826. Taking of Ava. _Obv._
Elephant in attitude of submission l., crouching before lion,
behind whom English flag unfurled; behind elephant, flag of
Burmah drooping; in ex., Persian inscription, "The Elephant of
Ava submits to the Lion of England year 1826." W. DANIELL. R.A.
DES. _Rev._ Troops advancing towards a pagoda within stockade;
in foreground, general commanding, steamer, and boats in river
bombarding; in ex., Persian inscription, "The victorious
standard of the English army upon Ava." W. WYON. Gold. Size
1·45. By W. Daniell and W. Wyon. Ribbon, crimson with blue
edges.

This medal in silver was bestowed upon the native troops which at any period during the war were employed under the command of General Sir Archibald Campbell, including the officers and men of the gunboats serving on the river Irrawaddy. The regiments of the Crown as well as the navy received for this war the Army of India medal (No. 577), with clasp for Ava.

616. Afghan War, 1839—1842. Defence of Jelálábád. _Obv._ Mural
crown; above, JELLALABAD. _Rev._ VII. APRIL 1842. Wearer's name
on edge. Silver. Size 1·5. Ribbon, rainbow-pattern.

This medal was struck by order of the Governor-General, Lord Ellenborough, who distributed it to every officer, non-commissioned officer, and private, European and native, of the garrison of Jelálábád, 7 April, 1842, on which day the besieging army of Akbar Khán was defeated by a general sortie, Colonel Dennie and others commanding. Sir Robert Sale commanded the defence. The 13th Light Infantry, the only Queen's regiment engaged in the defence, was authorized to wear this medal 22 Aug. 1842; but it was subsequently replaced by the following one.

617. Second Jelálábád medal. _Obv._ Head of Queen l., wearing
crown. VICTORIA VINDEX. W. WYON. _Rev._ Victory with wreaths
and English flag, flying r. over fortress of Jelálábád.
JELLALABAD VII. APRIL; in ex., MDCCCXLII. W. W. Wearer's name
on edge. Silver. Size 1·4. By W. Wyon. Ribbon, rainbow-pattern.

It may be inferred from the great scarcity of this medal that but few availed themselves of the offer of exchange.