West India medal, First Anglo-Maratha War, 1784

West India medal, First Anglo-Maratha War, 1784.On the Reverse of the medal is an inscription in Persian, of which the following is a translation: ‘“The courage and exertions of those valiant men by whom the name of Englishmen has been celebrated and exalted from Hindoostan to the Deccan, having been established throughout the world. This has been granted by the Government of Calcutta in commemoration of the excellent services of the brave.”
Year of Hegira - 1199
Year of Christ - 1784

On the Obverse is a representation of Britannia seated on military trophies extending her right hand holding a wreath of laurel towards a fort on which the British colours are flying.