A 19th Century Indian gold and chalcedony signet ring of military interest. The rectangular ring with foliate engraved underbezel and shank with bifurcated scroll shoulders. With a letter from the British museum dated May 1968. This ring is inscribed in Persian to Major-General Dugald 'Bahadur' Campbell. (The term 'Bahadur' - Military Commander, being a title of honour issued to individuals in India who have performed a deed of great service to the Nation.) The dating of the ring to 1803 is significant, coinciding with a critical year in Anglo-Indian military history. The campaign of that year against the Marathas culminating in Wellesley's famous victory at the Battle of Assaye. Records of the Indian Office from this time noted 'The success of Major General Campbell in quelling the Disturbances in the ceded districts of Kurnool, Cuddapah, Bellary, and Anantpur, subsequent distribution of his forces into temporary Cantonments.' For this he is known to have been officially commended, and this presentation ring very probably relates to that event. Size Y, 2.3 x 2cm.
A 19th Century Indian gold and chalcedony signet ring of military interest. The rectangular ring with foliate engraved underbezel and shank with bifurcated scroll shoulders. With a letter from the British museum dated May 1968. This ring is inscribed in Persian to Major-General Dugald 'Bahadur' Campbell. (The term 'Bahadur' - Military Commander, being a title of honour issued to individuals in India who have performed a deed of great service to the Nation.) The dating of the ring to 1803 is significant, coinciding with a critical year in Anglo-Indian military history. The campaign of that year against the Marathas culminating in Wellesley's famous victory at the Battle of Assaye. Records of the Indian Office from this time noted 'The success of Major General Campbell in quelling the Disturbances in the ceded districts of Kurnool, Cuddapah, Bellary, and Anantpur, subsequent distribution of his forces into temporary Cantonments.' For this he is known to have been officially commended, and this presentation ring very probably relates to that event. Size Y, 2.3 x 2cm.
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