China Medal, 1857-60. With two clasps 'Taku Forts 1860' & 'Pekin 1860'. Officially impressed naming (Veeragoo Madras Saps. & Mins.)

The recipient was a South Indian soldier of the Hindu faith, serving with the Madras Sappers & Miners, of the H.E.I.C.'s Madras Presidency Army

Important: Reference 'Early Indian Campaigns and the Decorations Awarded for them (Major H. Biddulph, undated Naval & Military Press reprint) the only Indian Sappers and Miners to serve in China 1857-1860, were two x companies of Madras Sappers and Miners, vis 'A' & 'K' companies, that served in theatre in 1860

In China both companies of the Madras Sappers and Miners (which numbered only a total of 254 x 'All-Ranks', comprising 7 x British Officers & 247 x Indian Officers and Other Ranks, in a return dated 1st August 1860) served in China in the division that was under the command of Major-General Sir Robert Napier, whose division led the assault at the Taku Forts, and was present in all the actions leading to the capture of Peking

A rare seen, and highly desirable campaign medal to the Madras Sappers and Miners

Condition: VF

Code: 23220