Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Central India (Serjt. N. Patterson, 86th. Regt.) minor edge bruising, otherwise good very fine £200-£240

Nathaniel Patterson was born in Donagh, Co. Monaghan, Ireland, in 1821 and attested for the 27th Regiment of Foot at Ballybay, Co. Monaghan, on 27 May 1839. He transferred to the 86th Regiment of Foot on 1 April 1842, and was promoted Corporal on 1 December 1847; Sergeant on 20 December 1849; and Colour Sergeant on 30 June 1859. He was discharged on 10 July 1860, after 21 years and 30 days’ service, of which 17 years were spent soldiering in India.

Sold with copied service papers.