New British War Medal

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by monkeyman, Oct 26, 2007.

  1. monkeyman

    monkeyman Coin Hoarder

    My dad picked me this one up in india

    [​IMG]



    [​IMG]

    British War Medal 1914-1919
    The medal was commemerated durring ww I for English soldiers, and later extended to include service in North and South Russia, Eastern Baltic, Siberia, the Black Sea and the Caspian.
    36 mm diameter- Silver

    What do you guys think?

    Also, there is info written on the edge of the medal, I know it somehow means the recipeiants name, unit number ect. But could anyone tell me exactly what all these words and numbers mean

    Written on the edge:
    952 NK. Partapsing Gurung, 2-10
     
  2. Avatar

    Guest User Guest



    to hide this ad.
  3. De Orc

    De Orc Well-Known Member

    It is in lovely condition, does it still have its ribbon?

    952 = Army number
    NK = Naik/ Corporal
    Partapsing Gurung = Persons Name
    2-10 = Regiment or Unit
    I believe the recipiant was in either a Indian or Gurkha Regiment, the name Gurung sugests central Nepal :D

    I hope that was a help
     
  4. AnemicOak

    AnemicOak Coin Hoarder

    It's quite nice, does it have its ribbon?
     
  5. monkeyman

    monkeyman Coin Hoarder

    no, it doesnt have the ribbon, but i still like it!
     
  6. De Orc

    De Orc Well-Known Member

    You can pick up replacement ribbons quite cheap on Ebay :D
     
  7. Art

    Art Numismatist?

    Great medal. Thanks for sharing.
     
Draft saved Draft deleted

Share This Page