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Lot No.280
AUC50
Medals, Badges, Decorations
Gold
George V, Kaiser-i-Hind gold medal for Public Service, First class, ND (1911-1936 AD), 55.98g. Obv: Royal cypher of George V, 'GRI' in center, wreath within border, crown above. Rev: Inscription 'FOR PUBLIC SERVICE IN INDIA'; a floral scroll with a sash in the centre, with KAISAR-I-HIND inscribed on it. With the original blue ribbon with gold suspension.
Uncirculated, Very rare.
This first-class issue in gold medals were awarded to civilians of any nationality who rendered distinguished service in the advancements of the interests of British India. The Gold medals were awarded directly by the monarch on the recommendation of the Secretary of State for India. The title Kaiser-i-Hind literally translates to emperor of India, and was issued under the aegis of every monarch who ruled India, being created in 1900 and lasting until the end of the British Raj in 1947.
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Lot No.281
AUC50
Medals, Badges, Decorations
Gold
Mewar (Udaipur) - a set of 'Victory' commemorative medals for World War II in gold 9 ct., including a miniature version, McClenaghan 265, 15.98g and 3.48g respectively. Obv: view of Kirtti Stambha monument, Chittorgarh fort with Devanagari legend Mahayuddha 1939-1945 above. Rev: Devanagari inscription Chitrakoot Udayapur/ Dosti Landhan in to two lines within a floral wreath.
Uncirculated, Extremely rare.
Extremely rare pair of Mewar medals in gold, so awarded to the highest strata within the state hierarchy.
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Lot No.282
AUC50
Medals, Badges, Decorations
ZINC
Dulcherra tea gardens - zinc/tin token for one day's work (1 Hazri) worth 3 Annas, made in England by J. Jonas & Co., 155, Fenchurch Street, London; unlisted in Pridmore and Puddester, 45.55mm, 17.50g.
Extremely fine, Exceedingly rare.
Dulcherra was a tea estate in the Cachar region of Assam, covering 513 acres along with Neelcherra. The principal agents for this estate were James Finlay & Co of Calcutta.
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Lot No.283
AUC50
Medals, Badges, Decorations
ZINC
Dulcherra tea gardens - zinc/tin token for ½ day's work (½ Hazri) worth 1.5 Anna, made in England by J. Jonas & Co., 155, Fenchurch Street, London; unlisted in Pridmore and Puddester, 38.45mm, 12.94g.
Extremely fine, Exceedingly rare.
Dulcherra was a tea estate in the Cachar region of Assam, covering 513 acres along with Neelcherra. The principal agents for this estate were James Finlay & Co of Calcutta.
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