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17 March 2021

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№ 448

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17 March 2021

Hammer Price:
£900

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Delhi (John Desmond, 75th. Regt.) edge nicks, nearly extremely fine £300-£400

John Desmond attested for the 75th (Stirlingshire) Regiment of Foot, and served with them in India during the Great Sepoy Mutiny. He was severely wounded in the right arm at Delhi on 14 September 1857, was invalided back home, and was subsequently discharged on account of his wounds.