British Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-1858

Silver British Indian Mutiny Medal with the "DEFENCE OF LUCKNOW": clasp attached to two color ribbon. Helmeted Britannia with Lion on reverse and Queen Victoria on obverse. Edge has the recipient's name "DRUMr J. PARSONS 3nd L.I. The Lucknow reference was for For the original defenders and first relief force. Based on the clasp and edge this refers to 3rd Company, 1st Battalion Bengal Artillery. It was a brutal siege for 5 months Drummer J Parsons could be found in a search of British military records

Estimation:€357.06

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