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Auction: 24112 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 346

Pair: Corporal J. Blair, 81st Regiment of Foot

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Northwest Frontier (3137. Corpl. J. Blair. H,Ms. 81st Regt), edge wear partially obscuring letter 'H'; Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (3137 Corp. John Blair, 81 Ft.), late issue naming, heavy edge wear to first, contact marks overall, fair (2)

Note the medal roll states the recipient applied for a replacement Indian Mutiny medal in 1890, which was issued on 8 July 1892

John Blair is confirmed as serving with the Sittna Field Force and seeing action on the North-West Frontier against rebellious tribes and mutineers; sold together with a copied medal roll.

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Sold for
£190

Starting price
£130