Deccan Medal
East India Company medal for native troops, 1778–1784 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Deccan Medal was the first campaign medal instituted by the East India Company (EIC). It was awarded to native Indian troops who took part in the major campaigns in India between 1778 and 1784. It is sometimes referred to as the Carnatic Medal.
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Deccan Medal | |
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Type | Campaign medal |
Awarded for | Campaign service |
Presented by | the East India Company (EIC) |
Eligibility | Native EIC forces |
Campaign(s) | First Maratha War, 1778–82 Second Mysore War, 1780–84 |
Clasps | None |
Established | 1784 |
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