Defence of Kelat-i-Ghilzie Medal

Instituted:
Sanctioned by a General Order from Simla, India dated 4th October 1842.

Qualification:
Awarded to the Garrison at Kelat-i-Ghilzie, Afghanistan which was commanded by Captain John Halkett Craigie. The Garrison withstood a four-month siege until relieved in May 1842.

Description:
Silver, 36mm diameter. The obverse (above) portrays a shield with the words KELAT-I-GHILZIE whilst the reverse (below) depicts an assortment of military trophies and the inscription INVICTA MDCCCXLII. The medal was designed by William Wyon RA.


Ribbon:
41mm wide, rainbow pattern of red, white, yellow, white and blue.

Suspension:
Steel suspender and clip.

Naming:
Engraved in script along the edge.

Clasps:
None.

Acknowledgements:
British Battles and Medals for the history of the medal, Dix Noonan Webb for the images used in this post.