Date
Instituted: 1843.
Campaign: Gwalior 1843.
Description: Six-pointed star of
bronze but with a silver centre bearing the name of the battle (MAHARAJPOOR
or PUNNIAR) for which it is awarded and the date '29th DEC 1843'.
The reverse is plain except for a pin used to attach the star to clothing. However many were later converted to take a ribbon (attached via a metal ring
or one of a variety of privately fitted suspenders) in order for the star to be worn in the same manner as other medals.
Metal: Bronze and silver.
Size: 45mm wide and 52mm high.
Clasps: None authorised for this medal.
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Naming: Engraved on the
reverse with the name and regiment of the recipient or issued un-named.
Comments: This star is made from the bronze of guns captured during
the two battles of Maharajpoor and Punniar of the Gwalior campaign.
Presented by the Indian government to all ranks the original issues
were made with hooks on the reverse to wear the star on the breast
but rings or suspenders were later fitted by recipients to allow wear in keeping
with other medals. |
