Officers HEIC medal for Seringapatam 1799 in silver/gilt
Officers HEIC medal for Seringapatam 1799 in silver/gilt
POA
Description
Officers medal for the victory at Seringapatam defeating the Tippoo Sultan in May1799
Issued by the Honourable East India Company to the British and native troops who took part in the storming of the fortress
Medal shows the tiger of Mysore being trampled by the British lion on the adverse and a view of the city under attack on the reverse
Very rare item
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Gilt over solid silver |
| Origin | British |
| Period | Pre 1900 |
| Style | Georgian |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Diameter | 48mm |
Product REF: 000050
