Tata Iron & Steel Company – 25 Years Long Service Silver Medal
Awarded to N. K. Sinha | Jamshedji Tata Portrait | 35.12 g
A historically significant silver long-service medal issued by Tata Iron & Steel Company (TISCO) to commemorate 25 years of dedicated service, awarded to N. K. Sinha.
Weighing 35.12 grams, this substantial silver medal is an important piece of Indian industrial and corporate history, connecting the legacy of Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata with the employees who contributed to the growth of one of India's pioneering steel enterprises.
Obverse
The obverse features a portrait bust of Jamsetji Tata, the visionary founder whose industrial ambitions ultimately led to the establishment of Tata's steel enterprise.
His portrait gives the medal considerable historical and corporate significance and represents the connection between the Tata industrial legacy and the workforce that built the company.
Reverse
The reverse is specially engraved for the individual recipient and records:
N. K. Sinha
The design also depicts molten steel being poured from a ladle/bucket, an appropriate representation of the company's principal industrial activity and the steelmaking process.
The combination of the recipient's name, 25-year service recognition and steelmaking imagery makes this a personalised historical award rather than merely a commemorative medal.
Medal Details
Issuer: Tata Iron & Steel Company (TISCO)
Award: 25 Years Long Service
Recipient: N. K. Sinha
Metal: Silver
Weight: 35.12 g
Obverse: Bust of Jamsetji Tata
Reverse: Recipient's name with molten steel pouring from a ladle
Type: Employee Long-Service Award Medal
Theme: Indian Industrial & Corporate History
Historical Significance
Tata Iron & Steel Company, established in the early 20th century, became one of the foundational enterprises of India's modern steel industry. The company's history is closely associated with Jamsetji Tata's vision of creating a major Indian steel industry, a project that eventually became a landmark achievement in India's industrial development.
Long-service medals such as this were presented to employees in recognition of many years of dedication and contribution. Unlike generic commemorative medals, an individually named service award preserves a direct connection to a particular employee and therefore represents a fascinating combination of corporate history, industrial heritage and personal provenance.
The imagery of molten steel on the reverse is particularly appropriate, symbolising the labour, technology and industrial achievement at the heart of Tata's steelmaking tradition.
Collector's Appeal
An exceptional collectible for enthusiasts of:
• Tata Group History
• Tata Iron & Steel Company / TISCO
• Indian Industrial History
• Indian Corporate Memorabilia
• Silver Medals
• Long-Service Awards
• Jamsetji Tata Collectibles
• Indian Historical Medals
• Personalised Employee Awards
A substantial 35.12-gram silver service medal with an individual recipient's name, celebrating an extraordinary 25 years of service and preserving a tangible piece of India's industrial heritage.
