Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Lucknow (Lieut. Josh. C Smythe, 53rd Regt.) good very fine £700-£900

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of the late Roy Painter.

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Joseph C. Smythe was appointed Ensign in the 53rd Foot on 9 May 1856, and was promoted to Lieutenant on 26 March 1857. He served with the 53rd in the Indian campaign of 1857-59, including the action at Chutra, storm and capture of Meeangunge, siege and capture of Lucknow, affair of Koorsie, passage of the Goomtee and occupation of Sultanpore, passage of the Gogra at Fysabad on 25th November, action at Tooselpore, and minor affairs (mentioned in despatches, Medal and Clasp).