Miniature Medals

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Lucknow (Piper A. McLeod, 42nd Rl. Highlanders) suspension claw re-fixed, edge bruise, otherwise very fine and rare £1200-1500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals to the 42nd and 73rd Regiments (Black Watch).

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The highland clan McLeod is synonymous with with the history and traditions of piping. The clan was represented in the Mutiny by Pipers Angus and William McLeod of the 42nd, James McLeod of the 79th, Hugh McLeod of the 92nd, and Pipe-Major John McLeod of the 93rd Highlanders, the last who famously played the pipes atop the ramparts of the Secunderabagh at the final relief of Lucknow.