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Army of India Medal, 1799-1826
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Army of India Medal, 1799-1826
This medal was awarded to Cornet G.I. Call who served with the 27th Light Dragoons. It was awarded with the clasps ALLIGHUR (4th September 1803), BATTLE of DELHI (11th September 1803), LASWARREE (1st November 1803) and CAPTURE OF DEIG (11th-23rd December 1804). It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection. The medals date from the Peninsular War (1807-1814) to the Great War (1914-1918). The medal was approved on 21st March 1851 as a retrospective award by the Honourable East India Company to survivors of various actions during the period 1799-1826. Designed by William Wyon, the obverse of the circular silver medal bears the head of Queen Victoria with the inscription VICTORIA REGINA. The reverse depicts a winged Victory holding a laurel branch and wreath with the inscription THE ARMY OF INDIA 1799-1826. The rim is inscribed with the recipients name, rank and regiment. The ribbon is pale blue. TRURI : 1931.40.42
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TRURI : 1931.40.42
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This print showcases the prestigious Army of India Medal, awarded to Cornet G. I. Call for his remarkable service with the 27th Light Dragoons during the period of 1799-1826. The medal, adorned with four clasps representing significant battles such as ALLIGHUR, BATTLE of DELHI, LASWARREE, and CAPTURE OF DEIG, is a testament to Call's bravery and dedication on the battlefield. The Call family possesses an impressive collection of seventeen campaign medals spanning from the Peninsular War to the Great War. This particular medal was approved on March 21st, 1851 by the Honourable East India Company as a retrospective award for survivors who participated in various actions during this period. Designed by William Wyon, this circular silver medal features Queen Victoria's head on its obverse side with the inscription VICTORIA REGINA. On its reverse side, a winged Victory can be seen holding a laurel branch and wreath alongside the inscription THE ARMY OF INDIA 1799-1826. Notably engraved on its rim are Cornet G. I. Call's name, rank, and regiment. Displayed against a pale blue ribbon background in this exquisite print captured by Mike Searle at Royal Cornwall Museum (TRURI:1931.40.42), it serves as both a historical artifact and a symbol of honor bestowed upon those who have selflessly served their country in times of conflict.
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