Lucknow (India)--History--Siege, 1857

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(DIS)Enfranchisement - 1907-1947: The Forty Year Struggle for The Vote exhibit collection
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A medal given to officers in the British and Indian units of the army that suppressed the First War of Independence in India, also known as the Indian Mutiny. This medal was given specifically to officers who fought under Sir Colin Campbell during the final operations against those seeking independence, upto the surrendor of Lucknow.
Member of
(DIS)Enfranchisement - 1907-1947: The Forty Year Struggle for The Vote exhibit collection
Description
A medal given to officers in the British and Indian units of the army that suppressed the First War of Independence in India, also known as the Indian Mutiny. This medal was given specifically to officers and those at La Martinière College who fought during the initial Siege of Lucknow.
Lucknow (India)--History--Siege, 1857