Indian Mutiny Medal Delhi

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Indian Mutiny Medal Delhi awarded to Serg John Keefe HM52nd Regiment.

According to the research undertaken by Judith Farrington, BA(Hons) Dip.Arch.Adm. John Keefe was enlisted as a private with HM 52 Foot on 21st June 1852. The Medal is sold with the research papers.

The medal was sent to the regiment on 20th November 1860, John Keefe was engaged in the Capture of Delhi.

Indian Mutiny Medal Delhi awarded to Serg John Keefe HM52nd Regiment.

Indian Mutiny Medal Delhi awarded to Serg John Keefe HM52nd Regiment.

The Indian Mutiny Medal was a campaign medal approved in August 1858, for officers and men of British and Indian units who served in operations in suppression of the Indian Mutiny.

The medal was initially sanctioned for award to troops who had been engaged in action against the mutineers. However, in 1868 the award was extended to all those who had borne arms or who had been under fire, including such people as members of the Indian judiciary and the Indian civil service, who were caught up in the fighting.

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Indian Mutiny Medal Delhi awarded to Serg John Keefe HM52nd Regiment.

According to the research undertaken by Judith Farrington, BA(Hons) Dip.Arch.Adm. John Keefe was enlisted as a private with HM 52 Foot on 21st June 1852. The Medal is sold with the research papers.

The medal was sent to the regiment on 20th November 1860, John Keefe was engaged in the Capture of Delhi.

Indian Mutiny Medal Delhi awarded to Serg John Keefe HM52nd Regiment.

The Indian Mutiny Medal was a campaign medal approved in August 1858, for officers and men of British and Indian units who served in operations in suppression of the Indian Mutiny.

The medal was initially sanctioned for award to troops who had been engaged in action against the mutineers. However, in 1868 the award was extended to all those who had borne arms or who had been under fire, including such people as members of the Indian judiciary and the Indian civil service, who were caught up in the fighting.

Alternatively, take a look at https://www.acsearch.info whereby auction results can be viewed, please note that these results are normally shown before Buyers Premium and VAT

Please note that GMCoins is not responsible for the content on any associated website.

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