Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Central India (Sapper. R, Gollop. 11th. Compy. Ryl. Engrs.) unit partially officially corrected, some light scratches to reverse, otherwise very fine £160-£200

Richard Gollop served during the Indian Mutiny with the 11th Company, Royal Engineers, under the command of Major General Sir Hugh Rose, Central India Field Force. The combined medal roll for the 4th, 11th, 21st and 23rd Companies of the Royal Engineers notes that these units served at Ahwah from 19 to 24 January 1858, Baroda on 31 January 1858, Kotah from 22 to 30 March 1858, and Jhansi from 25 March 1858 to 3 April 1858.