An Important King’s Police Medal group of 3 awarded to Deputy Inspector-General of Police Henry Carter Hunt, Indian Police (Bengal), former Deputy Commissioner, Calcutta Police, who played an important role in quelling the Calcutta communal riots of 1926, comprising: King’s Police Medal, GVIR, for distinguished service (H. C. Hunt, Indian Police. Bengal), Jubilee Medal, 1935, Coronation Medal, 1937; the first officially engraved in upright capitals, remainder unnamed as issued, group mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear, and framed for display with original riband bar and cloth shoulder insignia, dated ‘1900-1944’ below. (3) KPM London Gazette 01.01.1938 - ‘Bengal - Henry Carter Hunt, Indian Police, Officiating Deputy Inspector-General of Police. Mr Hunt joined the Imperial Police in 1909 and his service has been marked by thoroughness and ability of a high order. When a comparatively young officer he earned the thanks of Government for the efficient manner in which he performed the difficult duties entrusted to him in the Pragpur-Khalilpur dacoity (the local term for banditry) case. In 1921 his services were placed at the disposal of the Government of India for employment as Secretary to the Railway Police Committee, which placed on record their high appreciation of Mr. Hunt’s work, and remarked that his devotion to duty materially lightened their labour. His work as Assistant to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, and as Deputy Commissioner, Calcutta Police, was characterised by exceptional ability and keenness. In the communal riots in Calcutta, in 1926, he had an important and difficult role to play, which he handled with conspicuous success. Since he first officiated as Deputy Inspector-General in January, 1933, he has been discharging the duties of that office in an eminently satisfactory manner.’ The Bengal riots of 1926 were set against a backdrop of increasing anti-colonial sentiment, tied in with a growing hostility between local Muslim and Hindu factions, which particularly in the month of April that year became extremely hostile and dangerous. Temples and Mosques became the scene of a number of attacks, as well as an outbreak of widespread arson, some looting and regular marauding crowds. At its peak, the Indian Police lamentably opened fire upon large crowds upon their refusal to disperse. According to some estimates, in the 12 months between April 1926 and April 1927 some 40 riots had broken out, causing 197 deaths and 1,598 injuries. Sold with framed citation, photograph and medal award documents.
An Important King’s Police Medal group of 3 awarded to Deputy Inspector-General of Police Henry Carter Hunt, Indian Police (Bengal), former Deputy Commissioner, Calcutta Police, who played an important role in quelling the Calcutta communal riots of 1926, comprising: King’s Police Medal, GVIR, for distinguished service (H. C. Hunt, Indian Police. Bengal), Jubilee Medal, 1935, Coronation Medal, 1937; the first officially engraved in upright capitals, remainder unnamed as issued, group mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear, and framed for display with original riband bar and cloth shoulder insignia, dated ‘1900-1944’ below. (3) KPM London Gazette 01.01.1938 - ‘Bengal - Henry Carter Hunt, Indian Police, Officiating Deputy Inspector-General of Police. Mr Hunt joined the Imperial Police in 1909 and his service has been marked by thoroughness and ability of a high order. When a comparatively young officer he earned the thanks of Government for the efficient manner in which he performed the difficult duties entrusted to him in the Pragpur-Khalilpur dacoity (the local term for banditry) case. In 1921 his services were placed at the disposal of the Government of India for employment as Secretary to the Railway Police Committee, which placed on record their high appreciation of Mr. Hunt’s work, and remarked that his devotion to duty materially lightened their labour. His work as Assistant to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, and as Deputy Commissioner, Calcutta Police, was characterised by exceptional ability and keenness. In the communal riots in Calcutta, in 1926, he had an important and difficult role to play, which he handled with conspicuous success. Since he first officiated as Deputy Inspector-General in January, 1933, he has been discharging the duties of that office in an eminently satisfactory manner.’ The Bengal riots of 1926 were set against a backdrop of increasing anti-colonial sentiment, tied in with a growing hostility between local Muslim and Hindu factions, which particularly in the month of April that year became extremely hostile and dangerous. Temples and Mosques became the scene of a number of attacks, as well as an outbreak of widespread arson, some looting and regular marauding crowds. At its peak, the Indian Police lamentably opened fire upon large crowds upon their refusal to disperse. According to some estimates, in the 12 months between April 1926 and April 1927 some 40 riots had broken out, causing 197 deaths and 1,598 injuries. Sold with framed citation, photograph and medal award documents.
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