Auction Catalogue

16 October 1996

Starting at 11:00 AM

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The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals (Part 1)

The Westbury Hotel  37 Conduit Street  London  W1S 2YF

Lot

№ 178

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16 October 1996

Hammer Price:
£350

Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp (A. Wilson, A.B. In. Nl. Bde. H.M.P.V. Calcutta) good very fine

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals.

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Andrew Wilson served with No. 3 Brigade and was engaged in the action at Doomraon, in the disturbed district of Shahabad, 14 August 1858, and again in the same area during October 1858.

Approximately 135 ratings, from all three Brigades and including Bombay Artillerymen, are shown as having been issued with medals from the roll of H.M. Pendant Vessel Calcutta.