Lot Archive

Lot

№ 538

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22 September 2006

Hammer Price:
£850

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Delhi (T. Chivers, 1st Bn. 60th Rifles) good very fine £400-500

Rifleman Thomas Chivers was killed in action at Delhi on 2 August 1857, as described in the regimental history: ‘During the forenoon of the following day [2nd August] Colour-Sergeant A. Williamson fell shot through the head, and Rifleman T. Chivers, a young soldier, had his hand taken off by a round shot and died from the shock.’