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Auction: 19002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 114

Pair: Sowar S. Singh, 13th (Duke of Connaught's) Lancers, who likely charged in their celebrated action at Shabkadr on the Punjab Frontier in 1897

India General Service 1895-1908, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (1304 Sowar. Sundar Singh 13th Bl. Lcrs.); Indian Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (1304 Sowar Sundar Singh. 13th. D. C. Lancers.), test marks to edge, nearly very fine (2)

Sowar Singh likely charged in the famous action at Shabkadr on 9 August 1897, when 151 men of the regiment rode over nearly two miles of enemy terrain, sending their opponents to flight. For the action the unit was granted the battle honour 'Punjab Frontier'.

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