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Mysore Medal
Me
tal Silver

1794 AD

Obverse.

        Lion pouncing on a tiger with the flag (Union Jack) and Persian inscription. The date is ' IV May MDCCXCIV'.


Lion pounching on a tiger with the flag

Scene showing a temple and a mosque
 

 

 

Mysore Medal
Metal Silver

Reverse.

        A scene showing a temple and a mosque. Persian inscriptions is below.

 


Mysore Medal
Me
tal Lead

Obverse.

        Bust of Cornwallis. Inscription 'CARO MARCHIO CORNWALLIS STRATEGUS ACEIMUS'.



Bust of Cornwalis

 


Surrender of Tipu's sons

Mysore Medal
Metal Lead

Reverse.

        Figure showing the surrender of Tipu's sons. Inscription 'FAS SITPAR CERE TOSTL SURR TIPPUU DEVICTO DEVICTO RELI PITCCII' (some of the letters are not clear.)

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