These medals were granted by the Government of India, to those who
served in the Scinde campaign of 1843, and were present at the battles
of Meeanee and Hyderabad, under Sir Charles Napier. There are three
varieties of this medal, the obverse of all being the same; the head of
the Queen with the legend “Victoria Regina,” reverse, No. 1 has the word
“Meeanee” inscribed within a circle of laurel leaves, surmounted by a
crown, and below is the date 1843, awarded to those present at the
battle of Meeanee only. No 2, has on the reverse “Meeanee” and
“Hyderabad,” with the date; given to those who were engaged in both
battles. No. 3 has on the reverse the word “Hyderabad,” with the date;
given to those who were present at Hyderabad only. No clasp.
Ribbon—rainbow pattern. These medals are similar to that granted for
meritorious service, of which an illustration is given in this work; the
names of the battles being inscribed within the wreath, instead of the
words “For Meritorious Service.” Four ships of the Indian navy took part
in this campaign, and their officers and crews received the medal. The
22nd. was the only English regiment to which this medal was granted.