An Empress of India Medal 1877 in Silver, unnamed as issued with full length of ribbon. Scarce.
Empress of India Medal 1877 in Silver, unnamed as issued.
Condition: Edge-bruise at 7 o’clock Nearly Extremely Fine
Issued to celebrate the proclamation of Victoria as Empress of India on 1st January 1877. It was awarded in gold to Indian princes and high-ranking British officials. Indian civilians and selected officers and men of the various British and Indian regiments serving in India at the time were awarded the silver medal.
