Indian Historical Medals from the Collection Formed by Michael Shaw
General subjects, Defenders of the Indian Empire during the Sepoy Mutinies, 1857, a copper medal by J. Pinches, winged figure of Justice standing with foot on dead tiger, native captive kneeling behind her, chained to a sword she holds, rev. legends in and around wreath, 63mm (Pudd. I, 857.1; BHM 2601; E 1515). Virtually as struck, attractive patina £240-£300