India General Service 1895-1902. Victoria silver issue with clasp 'Relief of Chitral 1895' (1279 Sepoy Baryam Singh 4th Sikh Infy.)

The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, holding the rank of Sepoy while serving with the 4th Sikh Infantry (Punjab Frontier Force)
 
4th Sikhs at the storming of the Malakand Pass on 3rd April 1895: In this action during the 'Relief of Chitral', the 4th Sikhs being in the thick of the fighting against an enemy force of Pathan tribesmen that was estimated to number 12,000, holding defensive 'Sangar' positions on the mountain slopes and crests. Amongst the enemy were more than 3,000 tribesmen armed with rifles and firearms. 2 x IOM's were awarded to the 4th Sikh Infantry for their gallantry at the Malakand Pass (whereat the regiment suffered 11 x casualties, including 2 x British Officers 'Wounded-in-Action'). During the 'Storming' of the Malakand Pass - the first major action of the Chitral Relief Force under Lt-General Sir R.C. Low - it was the 2nd Infantry Brigade comprising the 4th Sikhs together with the Guides Infantry, 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers, and 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, which units shared the principal accolades for having cleared the enemy (who incurred an estimated loss of 300) from the Malakand Pass. On the day, 4th Sikhs and Guides Infantry led the attack being sent up the highest peaks with orders to make a turning movement on reaching the crest, while the direct frontal attack on the enemy's main position was made by the King's Own Scottish Borderers, and the Gordon Highlanders.......

Condition: VF

Code: 25460