India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'N.E. Frontier 1891 (1861 Rifleman Hastelal Thapa 44th Bl. Infy)

The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity and Hindu faith holding the rank of Rifleman while serving with the 44th Gurkha (Rifle) Regiment of Bengal Infantry, of the Bengal Presidency Army

In October 1903, the regiment was restyled as 8th Gurkha Rifles. The descendent unit continues to serve in the Indian Army in 2023 as 8th Gorkha Rifles

The campaign in the North East Frontier (present day Nagaland) of India in 1891, resulted in the award of several Victoria Crosses and numerous awards of the Indian Order of Merit, reflective of the intense close combat actions fought in the Manipur Expedition. A true Victorian epic in the annals and traditions of the 8th Gurkha Rifles

A most desirable medal and clasp for the hardest fought of all the 'North East Frontier' operations during the Victorian era

Condition: GVF

Code: 23047