Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (Lieut. C. Baldwin, 2nd. Eur. Regt.) fitted with a contemporary top brooch bar in the design of a suspension bar, nearly extremely fine £700-£900

Charles Baldwin was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 2nd Bengal Fusiliers on 10 July 1843, and served in the Force under Sir Charles Napier against the Hill Trines in Upper Scinde in 1845. He saw further action during the Second Sikh War in 1848-49, and was present at the action of Ramnuggur and the battles of Chilianwala and Goojerat (Medal with 2 clasps). During the Great Sepoy Mutiny, he accompanied - as Deputy Commissioner of Jubbulpore - several parties of troops sent out against the mutineers of the 52nd Native Infantry and rebels during 1857, and was Mentioned in the Despatch of Colonel Miller on 10 July 1858 (Medal). Promoted Captain on 1 May 1858, he also accompanied the Force under General Mitchell from 6 to 20 November 1858, as Deputy Commissioner of Baitool, in pursuit of Tantia Topee.

Sold with copied medal roll extract.