Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Cabul 1842 (Trooper Deena Sing 5th. Lt. Cavy.) engraved naming, fitted with original steel clip and bar suspension, rank and first part of name officially re-engraved, otherwise nearly extremely fine £300-£400

The 5th Bengal Light Cavalry was part of the original occupation force in Kabul in the early days of the British invasion and saw considerable and arduous service around the city. Following the evacuation of Kabul, most of the 5th Bengal Light Cavalry (bar one squadron left in Kabul) left the city with General Sale's force which had to fight its way through the mountains (the 5th Bengal Light Cavalry being much employed) to reach Jellalabad - where it was then under siege.
The regiment served through the Siege of Jellalabad where some of its number received the Order of Merit for gallantry. They would also be entitled to the Defence of Jellalabad Medal 1842.
After Jellalabad was relieved, the 5th Bengal Light Cavalry joined the ‘avenging army’ and fought its way back into Kabul and again took part in actions around the city.
Meanwhile, the single squadron which had been left behind in Kabul was destroyed along with the rest of the army during the retreat from Kabul under General Elphinstone.