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Description: | obverse design: Britannia stands facing right, in classical robes, cuirass and helmet, her left arm extended holding a
sword in her right hand. A large tiger is positioned behind her and, in the background, a river, buildings and palm trees on its far bank.
reverse design: a palm branch, overlaid by the motto 'FOR GOOD RECRUITING WORK'
reverse text : 'PRESENTED BY ORDER OF + H.E.LORD WILLINGDON +'
Lord Willingdon was appointed Governor of Bombay in 1913, and continued to perform this role during the period of the
war. At this time India was divided for administrative purposes into three 'Presidencies', Bombay, Bengal and Madras. | Publisher: | http://www.iwm.org.uk | Subjects: | empire / commonwealth Indian India & Recruiting recruiting commemorative Army & 1914 = 1918 GB.I & Indian Army | Source: | Imperial War Museum | Identifier: | http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/o... | Go to resource |
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