Silver Kaisar-i-Hind medal with blue ribbon
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1900 - 1925
Materials
silver & silk
Measurements
51 mm (Width); 103 mm (L)
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Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 108580
Summary
Silver Kaisar-i-Hind (sometimes misspelt as Kaiser-i-Hind) was a medal with blue ribbon, awarded by the British monarch between 1900 and 1947, to civilians of any nationality who rendered distinguished service in the advancement of the interests of the British Raj. Instituted in 1900 by Queen Victoria.
Provenance
Gifted to the National Trust in 1986 by Francis Curzon, 3rd Viscount Scarsdale (1924-2000).
Marks and inscriptions
FOR PUBLIC SERVICE IN INDIA (inscription, cast, around edge of obverse of medal, raised text)