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Antique India Medal 1895 – Queen Victoria with Three Campaign Clasps

British India Military Campaign Medal | SKU: 4444

An exceptional antique British India campaign medal featuring the beautifully detailed portrait of Queen Victoria wearing her imperial crown and veil, surrounded by the inscription “VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX” (Victoria, Queen and Empress).

The reverse depicts British and Indian soldiers standing together beneath a military standard, symbolizing the campaigns fought on the northwestern frontier of British India.

This distinguished medal features three historic campaign clasps:

• Relief of Chitral 1895

• Punjab Frontier 1897–98

• Tirah 1897–98

Its aged silver-toned appearance, intricate Victorian-era detailing, and ornate suspension make it a remarkable collectible for enthusiasts of military history, British India, and antique medals.

Historical Background

The India Medal 1895 was instituted during Queen Victoria's reign to recognize British and Indian military personnel who participated in campaigns along the northwestern frontier of British India, in areas now largely within Pakistan.

Relief of Chitral (1895): Commemorates the military expeditions undertaken to relieve the besieged British garrison at Chitral.

Punjab Frontier (1897–98): Recognizes service during military operations along the northwestern frontier, including campaigns against tribal forces resisting British authority.

Tirah (1897–98): Commemorates the Tirah Campaign, a major British military expedition against Afridi and Orakzai tribal forces in the mountainous frontier region.

These three clasps represent significant chapters in the military history of the British Raj and the region that is now Pakistan.

Product Details

• SKU: 4444

• Medal: India Medal 1895

• Monarch: Queen Victoria

• Period: Victorian Era, Late 19th Century

• Material: Silver-toned metal (silver content unverified)

• Campaign Clasps: 3

• Weight: 57.5 grams (as recorded)

• Condition: Antique appearance with natural patina and visible age-related wear

• Collection: Coins & Medals / Medals

A historically significant military collectible, reflecting the campaigns and heritage of the British Indian frontier.