Rare Regimental Silver Prize Medal Awarded in Burma 1904
Key Information:
• Country: Great Britain
• Regiment: The East Yorkshire Regiment The Duke of York’s Own
• Year: 1904
• Recipient: Corp. J.W. Sherwood
• Event: Corpls Rifle Meeting, Burma
• Diameter: approx. 35.13 mm
• Material: Silver
• Named example
Medal Design:
Obverse:
Regimental-style design featuring a crowned star with central circle inscribed XV, surrounded by oak wreath.
Reverse:
Engraved inscription:
EAST YORK REGT
WON BY
Corp. J.W. SHERWOOD
BURMA
1904
CORPLS RIFLE MEETING
Hand-engraved naming consistent with early 20th century regimental award medals.
Condition:
• Natural silver patina
• Clear engraving
• Minor age-related wear
• Suspension original
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
Regimental shooting medals were privately commissioned by British Army units and awarded for marksmanship competitions. These pieces were not War Office campaign medals and were produced in limited numbers.
The East Yorkshire Regiment The Duke of York’s Own served extensively in the British Empire, including Burma during the colonial period. Named examples from Burma are scarce and desirable to collectors of British regimental and colonial military history.
Summary:
An original and attractive 1904 East Yorkshire Regiment shooting medal awarded in Burma to Corp. J.W. Sherwood. A scarce named regimental prize medal with strong colonial-era historical interest.