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13 October 2021

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Lot

№ 295

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13 October 2021

Hammer Price:
£320

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (Lieut. H. E. Glass, 37th. Regt.) edge bruising, nearly very fine £240-£280

Henry Edward Glass was born on 17 August 1834 and was commissioned Ensign in the 91st Regiment of Foot, by Purchase, on 17 March 1855. He was promoted Lieutenant by purchase on 7 September 1855, and transferred to the 37th (North Hampshire) Regiment of Foot on 29 April 1856. He served in India during the Great Sepoy Mutiny from 5 June 1857 to 4 March 1861, and was promoted Captain on 31 May 1864; Major on 4 December 1867; and Lieutenant-Colonel on 21 April 1877.