Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (Knowles) nearly extremely fine £240-£280

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Indian Mutiny Medals, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Mr. Knowles is listed on the Civilian Mutiny Roll, but with no trade against his name. Listed before him is ‘Kidlet’, who is shown as the editor of the Central Star, and directly after him is ‘Legge’, who is shown as a planter from Aguigurh. Also shown on this roll are a juggler; a merchant; several planters; and employees of La Martinière.

Knowles is also on the published roll: ‘List of Europeans who rendered good service to the Government during the Mutiny’ as having served with the Meerut District Volunteer Corps, where he is bracketed together with various others on the roll under the following entry:
‘Behaved most gallantly, were often engaged with the rebels and insurgents, and received the cordial thanks of Government for their service.’

Sold with copied medal roll extracts and other research.