Lot 1443
Sale 129 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Nepal, Surendra Vikrama, Silver Campaign Medal, VS 1912 (1855), awarded to the soldiers of 'Sher Paltan' (Lion Battalion) of the Nepalese army during the 3rd Nepal-Tibet War of 1855-1857 AD, dated VS1912, during the reign of King Surendra Vir Vikram Sah Deo, obv: Sword and sacrificial flower garland in centre; Nepalese legend Si 1912 Sal Ma Gorkha Sarkar Watbho Tanka. rev. shield in centre; Nepalese legend Shri 3 Maharaja Jang Bahadur Sher Paltam. (KM.-, CM1). Very fine with milled edge.
Ex Mark E. Freehill Collection.
A scarce and unusual piece, probably previously mounted for wear as is often the case.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $900