1895 India medal with three clasps: PUNJAB FRONTIER 1897-98, SAMANA 1897, TIRAH 1897-98. Silver, 36 mm. MY-142 (clasps iii, v, vi), BBM-...
1895 India medal with three clasps: PUNJAB FRONTIER 1897-98, SAMANA 1897, TIRAH 1897-98. Silver, 36 mm. MY-142 (clasps iii, v, vi), BBM-98. Edge mount with scrollwork swivel suspension. Extremely Fine.
"3252. Pte. G. Penny. 1st Bn. Ryl Sco: Fus:" engraved on the edge. Polished to brilliance, with attractive blue and violet periphery toning and good remaining luster, despite fine hairlines.
According to the rolls, Private Penny was detailed to the Maxim Gun detachment of the Royal Scots Fusiliers. The Maxim Gun was the first fully automatic machine gun, employed with withering effect in the Indian campaigns of 1897-98, as here, and beyond.
Offered with a modern ribbon.
Estimate: $200 - $400.
Provenance: From the Gem Collection.
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1895 India medal with three clasps: PUNJAB FRONTIER 1897-98, SAMANA 1897, TIRAH 1897-98. Silver, 36 mm. MY-142 (clasps iii, v, vi), BBM-98. Edge mount with scrollwork swivel suspension. Extremely Fine.
"3252. Pte. G. Penny. 1st Bn. Ryl Sco: Fus:" engraved on the edge. Polished to brilliance, with attractive blue and violet periphery toning and good remaining luster, despite fine hairlines.
According to the rolls, Private Penny was detailed to the Maxim Gun detachment of the Royal Scots Fusiliers. The Maxim Gun was the first fully automatic machine gun, employed with withering effect in the Indian campaigns of 1897-98, as here, and beyond.
Offered with a modern ribbon.
Estimate: $200 - $400.
Provenance: From the Gem Collection.
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