Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Lieutenant R. G. Jephson, 10th Foot

Sutlej 1845-46, for Sobraon 1846 (Lieut. R: G: Jephson 10th Regt.); Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Mooltan, Goojerat (Lieut. R. G. Jephson. 10th Foot.) a few edge nicks, otherwise good very fine (2) £800-1000

Robert George Jephson was appointed Ensign in the 10th Foot on 21 June 1839; Lieutenant, 8 April 1842; Captain, 15 March 1853; half-pay, 10 November 1856.

Captain Jephson served with the 10th Foot in the Sutlej campaign of 1845-46, including the battle of Sobraon (Medal). Also the Punjab campaign of 1848-49, including the whole of the siege operations against Mooltan, repulse of the enemy’s night attack at Muttee Thol, storming their strongly entrenched position before Mooltan, action of Soorjkoond, carrying the heights before Mooltan, and surrender of the fortress; afterwards present at the battle of Goojerat (Medal and Clasps).