Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (Wm. Briskham, Ord. Pearl) extremely fine £400-450

William Briskham was born at Hawden, Yorkshire, on 21 June 1837, and enetered the Navy, after eighteen months at sea in the Merchant Service, at Liverpool on 10 October 1855. He joined the Pearl on the same day, as a Boy 1st Class, and served with the Pearl’s Naval Brigade throughout the suppression of the Indian Mutiny, from 12 September 1857 to 9 October 1858, by which time he was rated as an Ordinary Seaman. Sold with copy Continuous Service Certificate, Muster Roll, and Medal Roll entry.