Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Central India (Thos. Owens, 72nd Highlanders) edge bruising and heavily polished, therefore good fine and very scarce £260-£300

Thomas Owens served during the Indian Mutiny with the Camel Corps Detachment in the Central India campaign that formed part of the 2nd Brigade of the Rajputana Field Force commanded by Brigadier Parke.

Under the command of Lieutenant Vesey, the Camel Corps consisted of approximately 100 officers and enlisted men detached from the 72nd Regiment. The other units in the 2nd Brigade of the Rajputana Field Force were also mounted, enabling the Brigade to move quickly to intercept and engage the rapidly retreating rebel forces. The column spent 17 months in the field, marching over 1,500 miles, including, inter alia, fighting a major engagement with the forces of the rebel leader Tantia Tope at Chota Udpur. Owens transferred to the Bombay Artillery on 10 September 1859. Sold with comprehensive research including a roll of the Camel Corps Detachment of the 72nd Highlanders.