April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/13/2023
The Tibet Medal was established in February 1905 for all members of the Tibet Mission and accompanying troops who served at or beyond Siliguri from December 13, 1903-September 23, 1904. The medal was awarded in silver to combat troops and in bronze to camp followers. Approximately 3,350 silver medals were awarded and of 2,500 bronze medals were awarded, mainly to those employed in transporting supplies over the difficult terrain. The lot consists of: (A) Silver Tibet Medal engraved in running script "2383 Rifln Balbir Thapa 8th Gurkha Rifles". Thapa does not immediately appear in the records, but the medal displays the Gyantse clasp. CONDITION: A tag is attached to the back of the ribbon with Thapa's name. Very good overall. (B) Silver Tibet Medal engraved in running script "6641 Pte S. Jones 1st BnRyl Fuslrs" Jones does not immediately appear in the records, but the medal displays the Gyantse clasp. CONDITION: Light patina, good overall. (C) Bronze Tibet Medal engraved in running script "37 Cooly Nunday Lama S & T Corps". Lama does not immediately appear in the records. The Supply and Transport Corps was part of and supported the Indian Army. CONDITION: Nice patina, loose ribbon, good overall.