Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (M. Dunn, A.B. In. Nl. Bde. H.M.P.V. Calcutta) good very fine £350-450

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Naval and Indian Marine Medals from the Collection of John Tamplin.

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Able Seaman Matthew Dunn served in the Indian Mutiny with No. 7 Brigade of the Indian Naval Brigade, Bombay Marine, being borne on the books of H.M. Pendant Vessel Calcutta. This Brigade was not formed until April 1858 and was sent by rail up country, completing its journey on foot to Sasseram, in time to take part in Brigadier Corfield’s operations against Koer Singh in the Jugdespore district at Peroo on 11 May 1858, alongside a portion of Captain Peel’s Brigade under Lieutenant Edward Hay, Royal Navy. No. 7 Brigade remained in being until May 1859 when it was paid off and disbanded at Dumdum. Approximately 18 officers and 134 ratings, including Bombay Artillerymen, received the medal, all without clasp, on the books of H.M.P.V. Calcutta.