Seringapatam Medal 1799.
Seringapatam Medal 1799, campaign medal
Accession Number
NAM.1951-02-17-3
Description
Seringapatam Medal 1799. This medal was presented to all British and Indian soldiers who had fought at Seringapatam. It depicts the storming of the city on one side with the British lion triumphing over the tiger of Mysore on the other. The medal was issued in gold, silver and bronze and is normally found with a yellow ribbon. Made of silver gilt, London mint; unnamed. Associated with the Capture of Seringapatam, 4th Mysore War (1799).
Events
Seringapatam, Siege of, 1799 (4th Mysore War 1799)
People