Orders, Decorations and Medals

Delhi Durbar - Badshahi Mela Medal 1911, obverse, conjoined busts of King George V and Queen Mary, reverse, a Palace, with clouds above, 38mm., silver, unnamed, pierced, with a ring and a wire straight bar suspension, ref. Puddester, 911.2.4; McClenaghan 226, nearly extremely fine £50-70

‘Badshahi Mela’ translates very approximately to ‘Imperial Fair’. As part of the Delhi Durbar celebrations, a great fair was held below the Delhi Fort where the King-Emperor would appear before the crowds. Special medals were struck and awarded to those involved in the undertaking. Listed by ‘McClenaghan’ under ‘Patiala’ awards.