A 1911 ‘Delhi Durbar’ R.V.M. and long service medal group of 3: Conductor Henry Nicholl, Indian Ordnance Department late Royal Artillery

- Royal Victorian Medal, G.V.R., silver (Sub Cr H. Nicholl, I.O.D., Qr. Mr. K.G.V.C., Delhi 1911.)
- Delhi Durbar 1911, silver (Sub Cr H. Nicholl, I.O.D., Qr. Mr. K.G.V.C., Delhi 1911.)
- Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GV 1st issue (Sub-Condr. H. Nicholl I.O. Dept.) 

The RVM & Delhi Durbar Medals are identically named in super period engraving - a master-class by the engraver - the naming occupying the entire rim of both medals

The abbreviation K.G.V.C. on both medals is for 'King George V Camp' - the vast tented encampment that was established for 'The Great Durbar' - the only occasion on which a ruling British monarch visited British India

Medals Verification: Medal rolls of LSGC medals awarded during the reign of George V are not yet in the public domain as of 2026. All the recipients other medals are confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls and authorities cited below. In addition to the 3 x medals here offered for sale, Conductor Nicholl R.V.M.was additionally entitled to a British War Medal (silver issue) for qualifying service in British India during the Great War:

- Royal Victorian Medal. GV silver: Awarded Delhi 21/01/12 (Galloway, Stanley & Martin 'Royal Service Vol I (1996))
- British War Medal. Silver issue: Medal Index Card ref WO 329/2386 refers. Issued by Government of India
- Delhi Durbar 1911: WO 100/400 Ordnance Department (Subordinates) Civil allotment Madras Government
- Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GV first issue: Awarded after 18 years service with 'The Colours'

Henry Nicholl was born on 2 October 1874 (Indian Army lists refer). After earlier service with the Royal Artillery (the medal roll of the Delhi Durbar Medal 1911, shows that recipient held the Royal Artillery regimental number 22217). Henry transferred into the Indian Army, where he served many years with the Indian Ordnance Department He was first commissioned 'Sub-Conductor' on 21 October 1903, and during the Great War held the rank of 'Conductor'. and was awarded his Royal Victorian Medal on the occasion of H.M. King George V’s visit to India in 1911, for the Delhi Durbar

The recipients 'Indian Army Record of Service' papers are extant and accessible at The British Library in the former India Office Collection, per file series reference IOR/L/MIL/14/5728

Sold together with some hard-copy research.

Condition: About EF

Code: 26113