INDIAN MUTINY MEDAL

INDIAN MUTINY 1857 AWARDED TO AN OFFICER OF THE 6OTH RIFLES

“Lieut. Austin was engaged in active service in India in 1857 in dispersing Insurgent Villagers. Served the campaign in Rohilcund in 1858, including the actions of Bugawaua and Nugena, relief of Moradabad, action on the Dojura, assault and capture of Bareilly, attack and bombardment of Shahjehanpore defeat of the rebels and relief of the garrison, capture of the fort of Bunnai, pursuit of the enemy to the left bank of the Goomtee, and destruction of the fort of Mahomdee, attack and destruction of Shahabud, and action of Bungkagong; Oude campaign including the action at Risoolpore, attack and capture of Fort Mittowiie and action of Biswah (Medal).”

Condition GVF, with original ribbon and broach.