Capture of Ceylon Medal
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The Capture of Ceylon Medal is a campaign medal that was awarded by the Governor-General of India to soldiers in Bengal artillery units of the armies of the East India Company (EIC) who took part in the capture of Ceylon in 1795–96.
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Capture of Ceylon Medal | |
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Type | Campaign medal |
Description | Circular medal, struck in gold and silver |
Presented by | East India Company |
Eligibility | Members of the Bengal Artillery |
Campaign(s) | Invasion of Ceylon (1795) |
Established | 15 May 1807 |
Total | 123 (2 gold, 121 silver)[1] |
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