Nepal Medal

Nepal Medal
Obverse of the medal depicted on a cigarette card
Awarded forDistinguished conduct
DescriptionCircular silver medal
Presented by the
Honourable East India Company (HEIC)
EligibilityHEIC forces
CampaignAnglo-Nepalese War (1814-16)
ClaspsNone
Established1816
Total300
Suspension cord for the medal

The Nepal Medal was awarded by the Honourable East India Company (HEIC) to officers of native Indian units, and Indian soldiers for particularly distinguished conduct, during the Anglo-Nepalese War of 1814–16.

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