Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Carte de Visite studio portrait photographs (2) of General Sir Samuel James Browne V.C., and Lieutenant Colonel William Henry Dick-Cunyngham V.C, good condition (2) £80-£100

General Sir Samuel James Browne, 2nd Punjab Cavalry
V.C. London Gazette 1 March 1861.
‘For having at Seerporah, in an engagement with the Rebel Forces under Khan Allie Khan, on the 31st of August, 1858, whilst advancing upon the Enemy’s position, at day break, pushed on with one orderly Sowar upon a nine-pounder gun that was commanding one of the approaches to the enemy’s position, and attacked the gunners, thereby preventing them from re-loading, and firing upon the Infantry, who were advancing to the attack. In doing this, a personal conflict ensued, in which Captain, now Lieutenant-Colonel, Samuel James Browne, Commandant of the 2nd Punjab Cavalry, received a severe sword-cut wound on the left knee, and shortly afterwards another swordcut wound, which severed the left arm at the shoulder, not, however, before Lieutenant-Colonel Browne had succeeded in cutting down one of his assailants. The gun was prevented from being re-loaded, and was eventually captured by the Infantry, and the gunner slain.’

Lieutenant Colonel William Henry Dick-Cunyngham, 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot.
V.C. London Gazette 18 October 1881.
‘For conspicuous gallantry and coolness displayed by him on the 13th December, 1879, at the attack on the Sherpur Pass, in Afghanistan, in having exposed himself to the full fire of the enemy, and by his example and encouragement rallied the men who, having been beaten back, were, at the moment, wavering at the top of the hill.’