Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (J. Rushton,) very fine £300-£400

J. Rushton, Electric Telegraph Assistant, served with the Agra Militia Infantry during the Indian Mutiny and was noted to have ‘Performed his duties most zealously at a most critical time in the absence of all superiors, opened an office at Allygurh a few hours after the destruction of the whole of the lines in the North-West Provinces, and after seeing to the despatch of the instruments and stores to the fort, joined the militia, for which he has received an excellent testimonial.’