Mysore Medal
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| Mysore Medal | |
|---|---|
 Obverse of the medal depicted on a cigarette card | |
| Type | Campaign medal |
| Awarded for | Campaign service |
| Presented by | the Honourable East India Company (HEIC) |
| Eligibility | Native HEIC forces |
| Campaign(s) | Third Anglo-Mysore War |
| Clasps | None |
| Established | 1793 |
| Total | Approximately 7,000 |
 Suspension cord for the medal | |
The Mysore Medal is a campaign medal that was awarded by the Governor-General of India to native Indian soldiers of the armies of the Honourable East India Company (HEIC) who participated in the Third Anglo-Mysore War of 1790 to 1792.[1]
The Third Anglo–Mysore War was fought between the Kingdom of Mysore and the British HEIC and its allies. The war ended in March 1792 with the Treaty of Seringapatam, in which Mysore gave up much of its territory.[2]
The medal was authorised in April 1793 by Lord Cornwallis, the Governor-General of India, who had commanded HEIC forces in Mysore.[3] It was awarded to native Indian members of the HEIC forces: in gold to more senior native officers including Subedars; in silver to junior officers including Jemadars and Serangs; with NCOs and Sepoys, including Havildars, Naiks, Tindals and Lascars receiving a smaller silver medal.[4] Europeans, including those in HEIC service and with British Army, did not receive the medal.
In total, about 7,000 medals were awarded.[5]
In addition to the medal, HEIC soldiers who served in the campaign received an additional six months batta allowance.[5]
HEIC regiments that took part in the campaign received the battle honour Mysore (1789–91).[6]
