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Description: | Obverse: A ship sinking, in heavy seas, two others in distress in distance, three figures on beach in foreground, promontary with two minarets and flagstaff (L). Reverse: Inscription in Persian. [English translation] "This award is made for bravery during a hurricane at Madras 6th December 1827". Legend: "His Exc Rt Hon. Stephen Rumbold Lushington Bahadur. Governor and Privy Councellor". Inscription on edge: "EDWARD F.ELLIOT ESQr. ACTING SUPT. OF POLICE". Fitted with a ring.
Inscription. AQN: Spink and Son (agent). The School of Oriental and African Studies in 1957 translated the inscription as: 'This was granted to commemorate the manly effort displayed by the Madras Police during the tempest (which occured) 6th December 1827. From the Hon. Rais Stephen Rumbold Lushington Badadun, Governor and Consul.'
caption: Record Shot - Do not reproduce. | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | Edward Ffl Stehpen Rumbold fl Lushington Elliot lifesaving medals | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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