1904 Tibet medal with one clasp: GYANTSE. Bronze, 36 mm. MY-162 (clasp i), BBM-117. Edge mount with scrollwork swivel suspension. Extrem...
1904 Tibet medal with one clasp: GYANTSE. Bronze, 36 mm. MY-162 (clasp i), BBM-117. Edge mount with scrollwork swivel suspension. Extremely Fine.
"Cooly Mirgia Limbu S. & T. Corps" engraved on edge. Attractive glossy medium brown with no problems. Clasp lightly cleaned and showing trivial loss of patina. The Supply and Transport Corps, while not enlisted, were vital to the success of the Tibet punitive mission.
Accompanied by a ribbon of uncertain age.
Estimate: $300 - $500.
Provenance: From the Gem Collection.
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1904 Tibet medal with one clasp: GYANTSE. Bronze, 36 mm. MY-162 (clasp i), BBM-117. Edge mount with scrollwork swivel suspension. Extremely Fine.
"Cooly Mirgia Limbu S. & T. Corps" engraved on edge. Attractive glossy medium brown with no problems. Clasp lightly cleaned and showing trivial loss of patina. The Supply and Transport Corps, while not enlisted, were vital to the success of the Tibet punitive mission.
Accompanied by a ribbon of uncertain age.
Estimate: $300 - $500.
Provenance: From the Gem Collection.
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