April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/13/2023
The Indian Mutiny Medal was instituted on August 18, 1858 for award to British and Indian troops who served in operations against the mutineers and who were engaged in final operations leading to the surrender of Lucknow and the clearing of the surrounding areas. The lot consists of (A) Indian Mutiny Medal impressed in Roman capitals "C. COLLYER, 52ND L.I.". Original issue, as service numbers are not impressed on the original issue. Records indicate this medal was awarded to Private Charles Collyer, 52nd Foot-1st Battalion Oxfordshire Light Infantry. According to included records, Collyer was authorized to wear the Delhi clasp which is displayed on this medal. CONDITION: Very good overall. (B) Indian Mutiny Medal impressed in Roman capitals "JAS REDDING, 64TH REGT". Original issue without service number. Records indicate this medal was awarded to Private James Redding, 64th Foot-North Staffordshire Regiment. According to included records, Redding was only authorized to wear the medal and no clasps, however this medal displays the Relief of Lucknow clasp; more research is needed. CONDITION: Decent wear to the medal. (C) Indian Mutiny Medal impressed in Roman capitals "DRUMR EDWD WILLIAMSON, 1ST BN 20TH REGT". Original issue without service number. Records indicate this medal was awarded to Corporal, later Sergeant, Edward Williamson, 1st Battalion 20th (East Devonshire) Regiment of Foot. According to included records, Williamson was only authorized to wear the medal. CONDITION: Good overall. (D) Indian Mutiny Medal impressed in Roman capitals "1776 CR SERGT E SMITH, H. MS. 81ST REGT". Official replacement with impressed service number. Records indicate this medal was awarded to Sergeant Edward Smith, 81st Regiment Of Foot (Loyal Lincoln Volunteers). According to included records, Smith served in the British Army for quite some time, also earning the LSGC Medal. CONDITION: Good overall.