Lot Archive

Lot

№ 379

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7 March 2007

Hammer Price:
£1,100

Family group:

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Defence of Lucknow (F. E. Gabriel) minor edge bruise

Volunteer Force L.S. (India & the Colonies), V.R. (Corpl. T. C. Austin, 2d Bn. Bo. Baroda & C.I. Ry. Vols)

Efficiency Medal, G.V.R., India (Pte. H. Gabriel, N.W. Ry. Bn., A.F.I.) very fine and better (3) £1000-1200

F. E. Gabriel, a civilian and a member of the Uncovenanted Service, his wife and three children, were present throughout the defence of Lucknow. His daughter went on to marry ‘T. C. Austin’; ‘H. Gabriel’ was one of his grandsons.