Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Indian Army Meritorious Service Medal, V.R., H.E.I.C. issue (Sergt. Instr. J. Morrissey, Rohilkhand V.R. Corps) minor official correction to unit, edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine £500-600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Awards to the Indian Army from the Collection of AM Shaw.

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M.S.M. notified in General Orders, Military Department, No. 882, dated Simla 16 August 1895, together with an Annuity of £10. Morrissey was also awarded the L.S. & G.C. medal in General Orders, dated Simla, 8 December 1886. It is likely that John Morrissey died in June 1911. Sold with copies of relevant General Orders.