The new viceroy Louis Mountbatten, chose the second anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II, 15 August, as the date of power transfer. The British government announced on 3 June 1947 that it had accepted the idea of partitioning British India into two states; The Indian Independence Act of the United Kingdom partitioned British India into the two new independent dominions of India and Pakistan (including what is now Bangladesh) with effect from 15 August 1947, and granted complete legislative authority.
An extremely rare and unique Cartier Tank Americaine has been attributed to 50th years Anniversary of the Independence of India celebrated in 1997.
It has been produced in yellow gold in 50 limited pieces with lovely writing in Hindi on the dial indicating the year of Independence and the anniversary year.
The dial has specially created for event in silver .The number 50 is in gold colour different than the rest of the numbers .There is a limited number on the back case .
Beautiful piece made in occasion of an impressive history.
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