Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue. Regimentally impressed (1762)

The recipient No.1762 Kartar Singh was an Indian Soldier of the Sikh faith who held the non-commissioned-officer rank of Lance-Daffadar (Corporal) while serving with the 6th King Edward's Own Cavalry, a mounted regiment of the British Indian Arm

Medal Verification: Only one soldier of the entire Indian Army and or the British Army in India with regimental number 1762, was awarded a 1911 issue of the Delhi Durbar Medal. The medal is confirmed as entitled per the respective Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 medal roll referenced below:

- Delhi Durbar Medal Roll 1911: WO 100/400

The regimental medal roll for the Delhi Durbar Medal 1911, shows that only 18 x Delhi Durbar Medals, all silver, were issued to all-ranks (British and Indian) of the 6th King Edward's Own Cavalry, including an award to a 'Pensioner' of the regiment

It is estimated that 30,000 silver medals were struck

Sold together with a hard-copy photocopied extract page form the 1911 Delhi Durbar Medal Roll

Condition: VF

Code: 25191