Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria, to include the Brian Ritchie Collection (Part II)

The Jummoo and Kashmir medal to Havildar Makhan, 4th Kashmir Rifles

Jummoo and Kashmir Medal 1895, clasp, Chitral 1895 (19 Havdr Makhan 4th Kashmir Rifles) correctly named in somewhat crudely impressed capitals, good very fine £300-350

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Brian Ritchie Collection of H.E.I.C. and British India Medals.

View
Collection

The 4th Kashmir Rifles, or (Raghunath) Regiment of Kashmir Light Infantry as they were correctly titled, were principally engaged with great distinction in the defence of Chitral Fort, whilst some men were also present at the defence of Reshan Fort and in the action at Nisa Gol with Kelly’s relief force in March and April 1895. Whether engaged in the defence of relief of Chitral, all men of the Kashmir Imperial State Forces received the bronze medal for Chitral 1895, in addition to the India medal from the British Government.

Refs: India General Service 1895 Casualty Roll (Farrington); The Chitral Campaign (Thompson); The Relief of Chitral (Younghusband); Chitral (Robertson).