British and World Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Defence of Lucknow (W. Carlisle, 32nd L.I.), with decorative silver riband buckle, good very fine £800-1000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals formed by The Late John Hillard.

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William Carlisle was an original defender and died of wounds on 24 August 1857, regimental musters further revealing that his effects were worth about £7, but that he had no known next of kin.