Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 2 clasps, Relief of Lucknow, Lucknow (Major H. L. Talbot, 5th Cy. 13th Bn. R.A.) toned, minor edge bruising, otherwise very fine £500-600

Henry Lynch Talbot was appointed a 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery on 18 December 1847, becoming Lieutenant in June 1848, and Captain in April 1855. He served in the Indian campaign of 1857-58, including the relief of Lucknow by Lord Clyde, battle of Cawnpore on 6th December, siege and capture of Lucknow, actions of Barree and Sirsee (Brevet of Major, Medal with two clasps). Talbot became a Lieutenant-Colonel in March 1869.

See Lot 856 for related family medals.

Suspension soldered and no longer swivels.