Late 19th Century Restrike in Pewter, Lion and Tiger Design
Key Information:
• Country: Great Britain
• Issuer: Honourable East India Company
• Campaign: Seringapatam 1799
• Type: Late 19th century restrike
• Material: Pewter
• Suspension: Clip and ring
• Diameter: approx. 47.39 mm
Medal Design:
Obverse:
Depicts a lion overpowering a tiger beneath a banner inscribed in Arabic:
"أسد الله الغالب"
Transliteration: Asad Allah al-Ghalib
Translation: The Lion of God is Victorious
Below the scene appears the date:
IV MAY MDCCXCIX
Translation: 4 May 1799
Reverse:
Depicts the storming of Seringapatam fortress with battle scene and Persian inscription below.
Persian inscription refers to the fall of Seringapatam in the year 1213 AH (1799 AD).
Condition:
• Late 19th century restrike
• Polished surfaces
• Visible surface pitting
• Clip and ring suspension intact
• Even dark toning throughout
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The medal commemorates the storming of Seringapatam on 4 May 1799 during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, marking the defeat and death of Tipu Sultan by forces of the Honourable East India Company.
The original medals were awarded to British and Company forces. Restrikes such as this example were produced in the late 19th century for collectors and historical interest.
This medal represents one of the most iconic campaign issues of British India and is highly sought after in both British and colonial military medal collections.
Summary:
A late 19th century pewter restrike of the Honourable East India Company Medal for Seringapatam 1799, featuring the dramatic lion and tiger battle design. A historically important and collectible campaign medal with strong visual appeal.