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Award - George IV Burma Medal; gold
1826 year| Gold | - | 37 mm |
| Location | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | British East India Company |
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Award medals › Military awards |
| Year | 1826 |
| Composition | Gold |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#408859 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Storming of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon
Script: Persian
Translation: The Standard of the victorious Army of England upon Ava
Engraver: William Wyon
Comment
Approximately 750 Gold Medals were issued, to high ranking members of the British Indian Army.
