Gold YMCA Hockey medal 1918 to 1919

[Damian5444]

My mother found the medal in a box of buttons after my grandmother died.
We have been told that it is 12ct gold and that is all that we have been able to find out about it other than that Trimulgherry is in India and was a military town.

To me it seems to be a pretty special prize to be giving out for second place.

Thanks For any help

Damian

 

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[Ant]

That looks like a depiction of the Taj Mahal.

 

[Mackaydon]

Funny, my old eyes read the years as 1913-1915.
I'll get back to my eye doc next week.
Don....

 

[Damian5444]

There is mention of a fort in Trimulgherry on google but I haven't been able to find a picture to see if it looks like the medal.

 

[cudamark]

Funny, my old eyes read the years as 1913-1915.
I'll get back to my eye doc next week.
Don....

Must be contagious.....That's what I see too!

 

[Damian5444]

Just had a really close look and it is definitely 1918 - 1919 which would make some if it was awarded over a hockey season.

 

[DCMatt]

The back of the medal depicts

Charminar Mosque​

in Hyderabad.



Not much info on Trimulgherry. I think the 45th D.S.C. stands for Division Supply Company or Column.

Pretty neat piece! Give us a family name and we may be able to find more info.

DCMatt

 

[Jason in Enid]

Something about the piece seems off. The surface doesn't look smooth. It could be a gold filled or gold plated piece, or could have just been a rough casting mold. You should have it tested, it's a lot of gold if it's solid.

 

[DCMatt]

Fort gate at Trimulgherry circa 1910.



It seems Trimulgherry was a popular duty station prior to WWI. I'm surprised there isn't more information on the internet.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Must be contagious.....That's what I see too!

Thats because its hand engraved plays tricks on the eyes.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It looks as if the Charminar Mosque medal or medallion was made blank on one side to be hand engraved at a later date by the purchaser of the medallion and not shaved like a love token.

Here is a gold coin with Charminar Mosque (not a match)

 

[Damian5444]

'Here is a gold coin with Charminar Mosque'



sorry but i dont seem to be open the link to the coin.

thanks for all the help everyone.

the family name is "Howson" but i will check with mum to make sure thats how its spelt.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

'Here is a gold coin with Charminar Mosque'



sorry but i dont seem to be open the link to the coin.

thanks for all the help everyone.

I fixed it. Its not a match but all I could find. They must have made more of these medallions for engraving but hard to find if not from the USA..