India Mutiny Medal clasp Delhi - naming worn and illegible.
The Indian Mutiny Medal (1857-1858) was a campaign medal issued by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to officers and men serving in British and Indian units during operations to suppress the Indian Mutiny, which began on 10 May 1857.
Having first started in the town of Meerut, The Indian Mutiny quickly erupted into other rebellions by citizens in the areas of the upper Gangetic plain and central India.
The mutiny is also referred to as India's First War of Independence, the Great Rebellion, the Sepoy Mutiny and the Revolt of 1857.
The awarding of Indian Mutiny Medals was approved by General Order number 363 on 18th August 1858 and number 733 of 1859 and initially was only to be awarded to troops who served in operations against the mutineers.
The Delhi clasp - 30 May to 14 September 1857: Clasp awarded to troops who participated in the recapture of Delhi.
Medal is in poor condition - the detail on both the obverse and reverse is worn through polishing. The clasp is attached to the suspener with a sewing pin and the naming on the rim has been worn away rendering the naming details illegible. A perfect gap filler.
