Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (W, Blowes, 1st Batn. 10th Regt.) edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine £180-220

William Bowles was born at Royston, Cambridgeshire, and attested for the 21st Fusiliers at Cambridge on 12 June 1839, aged 19 years. He volunteered to the 10th Foot on 1 November 1847 and served a total of 21 years 194 days, being discharged at Preston on 10 December 1860. He was then in ‘possession of Five Good Conduct Badges. He is also in possession of the Punjab Medal and two Clasps, for Mooltan & Goojerat; the Indian Mutiny Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal and Gratuity.’ Sold with copied discharge papers.