Award - George III (Capture of Ceylon Medal; silver) ND (1811) front Award - George III (Capture of Ceylon Medal; silver) ND (1811) back
Award - George III (Capture of Ceylon Medal; silver) ND (1811) photo
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Award - George III Capture of Ceylon Medal; silver ND

1811 year
Silver - 51 mm
Description
Location
Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972)
King
George III (1802-1820)
Type
Award medals › Military awards
Year
1811
Composition
Silver
Diameter
51 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#406311
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend

Script: Persian

Translation: This Medal was presented to commemorate good services in Ceylon during the years of the Hegira 1209-10.

Comment

The medals were finally completed and distributed in 1811.