Lot Archive

Lot

№ 58

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11 June 1996

Estimate: £200–£250

Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Delhi (M. Gilroy, 61st Regt.) good very fine

Michael Gilroy was dangerously wounded in the arm at the assault of Delhi on 14 September, 1857. His arm was amputated and he subsequently died of his wounds.