Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 17th May 2023
Lot 91
An Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-59 to Private...
Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £280
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Description
An Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-59 to Private William Briley, 1st Battalion 8th (The King's) Regiment of Foot, 2 unofficial clasps: Delhi, Relief of Lucknow (WM BRILEY, 1ST BN 8TH REGT), about very fine.
(36.32mm diameter)
The collection of Major R. R. Pelham Burn, M.C., T.D.
Ex. A.H. Baldwin & Sons, 28th August 1946
Examination of the roll indicates that Private Briley (therein spelt 'Breley) was entitled to a no-clasp medal only, having been employed at "Serhampore" - possibly Srirampore which was close to Barrackpore on the Hoogley. Discharged at Depot, Leamington.