Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Delhi (Gunr. John Jackson, 6th Bn. Bengal Art.) naming slightly off centre, edge bruising and contact marks, very fine £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Simon C. Marriage Collection of Medals to the Artillery.

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John Jackson served with the 3rd Company, 6th Battalion Bengal Artillery, and is confirmed on the Mutiny Roll with the following written text:
‘At Meerut on 10th May 1857 assisted in suppressing the mutiny of the 11th and 20th Native Infantry and the 3rd Light Cavalry and the outbreak of Native Sappers.’

Jackson was later engaged in the siege and capture of Delhi, and served in the Pershawar Division from 3 April 1858.

Sold with copied research.