NAM.1954-09-16-10

Miniature Punjab Campaign Medal with clasps: Goojerat and Mooltan of Gen. Sir Arthur M Becher, 1848-49. This medal is suspended from a dark blue ribbon with two vertical yellow stripes, one at each edge. It is connected via a swivel, scroll suspender. The obverse depicts the effigy of Queen Victoria facing left and wearing a crown. Inscribed along the circumference are the words 'VICTORIA REGINA'. The reverse features a British soldier on horseback with his right arm outreached. Sikh soldiers are illustrated surrendering their weapons. In the background on the right hand side, British troops are standing in formation and two palm trees stand on a hill in the centre. Inscribed along the top half of the circumference are the words 'THE ARMY OF THE PUNJAB' and at the base of the medal the year 1849 in Roman numerals is inscribed 'MDCCCXLIX'. This medal is second in a medal bar of 4. Awarded to Gen Sir Arthur M Becher, Indian Army Staff, 1839-1858. Associated with the 2nd Sikh War (1848-1849).

2nd Sikh War (1848-1849)