Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Central India (Gunr. Wm. Webb, A Tp. H. Bde. Madras Arty.)
The medal fitted with a neat replacement claw mount
Medal & Clasp Verification: No. 1793 Gunner William Webb A Troop Horse Brigade Madras Artillery, of the Madras Presidency Army of the Honourable East Company is confirmed entitled to the medal and clasp per the respective medal roll cited below:
- Indian Mutiny Medal & clasp 'Central India': Indian Mutiny medal ro... read more
360.00 GBP
Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Central India (Gunr. Michl. Gaffney. Bom H. Arty.)
The surname only with official corrections - and as issued to the recipient
Medal Verification: The recipient is confirmed entitled to the Indian Mutiny Medal per his later 'British Service' extant service papers. held and accessible at The National Archives in the WO97 file series
Reference the Depot Registers of Irish Recruits for the Honourable East India Compa... read more
375.00 GBP
Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-59. With 2 x clasps 'Relief of Lucknow' & 'Lucknow' (Bombr. Ds. Hurly, 3rd. Compy. 5th. Bn. Bl. Foot Art.)
Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (Spink, seventh edition 2006), the recipients unit (described as Bengal Field Artillery - sic) is shown as confirmed as present at both Lucknow and Relief of Lucknow, and entitled to the Indian Mutiny Medal for both those clasps
The recipient Denis Hurly, an Irishman, held the acting appointment of 'Bombardier' while serving with the 3rd Compa... read more
545.00 GBP
China Medal 1857-60. With clasp 'Fatshan 1857'
Un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel
The medal fitted with a length of medal riband in the colours of the subdued 1st type medal riband for the Second Opium War.
Reference 'Ribbons and Medals' (H. Taprell Dorling, 1974) wrote about the China Medal 1857-60:
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It was authorised in 1861, and was first issued w... read more
South Africa Medal 1877-79. With clasp '1879' (14281. Sapper. G. Gibson. R.E.)
In Zululand, Sapper George Gibson, saw extensive service with the 2nd Company Royal Engineers, his service papers confirming his presence at the below following 3 x actions:.
- Inyezani: 22 January 1879 (fought on same day as the Zulu Victory at Isandlwana
- Blockade of Eshowe: 23 January to 3 April 1879
- Ulundi: Operations before Ulundi on 4 April 1879
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895.00 GBP
Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp 'Ahmed Khel' (3667. Driv: W. Cullen. A/B. R.H.A.)
Medals & Clasps Verification: Driver William Cullen's entitlement to the Afghan Medals & clasp is confirmed in the respective medal rolls referenced below:
- Afghan Medal & clasp 'Ahmed Khel': WO 100/54. Medal issued to recipient on 22 November 1881
Reference 'British Battles and Medals. Seventh Edition (Spink, 2006) there were 168 x 'Ahmed Khel' clasps were awarde... read more
250.00 GBP
India General Service Medal 1854-95. Bronze issue with clasp 'Burma 1885-7' (85 Bearer Madooram Kamadoo Transpt. Dept. Madras)
The recipient was an Indian attested non-combatant follower, engaged as a 'Bearer' (Porter) with the Commissariat 'Transport' Department of the Madras Presidency Army
A choice example of the IGS 1854 in bronze - uncommonly the medal has excellent symmetry, with perfect balanced clasp & suspension which is stiff and not loose. In our opinion one of the best bronze examples of the... read more
195.00 GBP
Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (58B/980 Prive C Robertson 72nd Highlanders)
Medal(s) & clasps verification: No. 58B/980 (in 1881 re-numbered No. S/296) Private Charles Robertson 72nd Highlanders (1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders 1881) is confirmed entitled to the Kabul to Kandahar Star, and 3 x other campaign medals per below referenced campaign medal rolls:
- Afghan Medal with 3 x clasps 'Charasia', 'Kabul' & 'Kandahar': WO 100/52
- Kabul to K... read more
Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 ( (Sowar Kirpa Singh 3rd. Bengal Cavy)
The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with the 3rd Bengal Cavalry of the Bengal Presidency Army - a famous regiment that in 1901 was re-styled as 3rd Bengal Cavalry (Skinner's Horse)
Reference 'The Afghan Campaigns of 1878-1880 (S. H. Shadbolt, 1882)':
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3rd REGT. BENGAL CAVALRY.... read more
295.00 GBP
India General Service Medal 1854-1895. Silver issue with clasp 'Burma 1887-89' (137 Sepoy Nain Singh, Ruby Mines Mil Police Bn)
The recipient Nain Singh was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith serving as a Sepoy (Private) in the Ruby Mines Military Police Battalion, of The Burma Military Police
The Ruby Hills Battalion had its origins in 1888, and had its headquarters at Mogok - the capital of the 'Valley Of the Rubies- - and the centre of the gemstone mining and trading in Burma. The unit was in existenc... read more