Indian Historical Medals from the Collection formed by Michael Shaw

Viceroy Presentations, Lord Hardinge’s Viceroy Presentation Medal for Rifle Shooting [1910], a silver award, unsigned [Hamilton & Co/Calcutta mint], arms and large supporters, rev. female Victory standing, holding two wreaths, legend at right, named (Corpl. G.A. Bennett, 2nd Bn, B.B. & C.I.V.R.), 51mm, 54.50g (Pudd. V, 960.28.6, not noted in silver); Lord Chelmsford’s Viceroy Presentation Medal [1916], a silver award, unsigned [Calcutta mint], arms and supporters, rev. legend dividing palm trees, scroll named (Sergt G.A. Bennett), 51mm, 55.66g (Pudd. I, 916.1) [2]. Very fine, a rare pair; both with loops for suspension £400-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Indian Historical Medals from the Collection formed by Michael Shaw.

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Bombay, Baroda & Central India Volunteer Rifles; the 2nd battalion were stationed at Ajmer in Rajasthan