The Collection of Tibet Medals 1903-04 formed by Colonel Richard H. Harris

Tibet 1903-04, 1 clasp, Gyantse (977 Sepoy Gul Mir, 2d M.I.) edge bruising and contact marks, fine, scarce £300-350

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Tibet Medals 1903-04 formed by Colonel Richard H. Harris.

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Two companies (later three) of Mounted Infantry, each of approximately 100 men, were formed for the expedition. One of the original two was composed of Sikhs, the other, of Gurkhas. Although an ‘ad hoc’ force, they proved invaluable to the expedition for their reconnaissance work and in pursuit of the enemy.