Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Delhi (Lieut. W. Atkinson, 52nd L.I.) a little polished, otherwise very fine £600-£800

This lot is to be sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of Medals, the Property of a Lady.

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Lieutenant William Atkinson was present in the actions at Trimmu Ghaut Puttun, 12 July 1857, and at the siege of Delhi, being slightly wounded in the final assault on the city, 14 September 1857. The 52nd had one officer killed and three officers wounded in the final assault. Atkinson exchanged into the 13th Light Dragoons and retired by sale of his commission in 1868.

Sold with copied medal roll extract.

For the recipient’s related miniature award, see Lot 55.