Orders, Decorations and Medals

INDIAN MUTINY 1857-58, 1 clasp, Central India (Lieut. O. F. Smithers, 3rd Madrs. Eurpn. Regt.) with silver ribbon brooch, dark toned, extremely fine

Major-General Otway Francis Smithers was employed on field service in the Saugor and Nerbudda Territories in suppression of the Indian Mutiny from 6th February 1858. He was present at the affairs of Jeegungh, Kobrai, battle of Banda and surrender of Kirwee (medal with clasp). Smithers saw no further war service and retired with the rank of Major-General on 4th July, 1884.