Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Defence of Lucknow (D. Somerville, 32nd L.I.) toned, very fine £800-£1,000

David Somerville is confirmed on the roll as an original defender who died at Lucknow on 27 July 1857. His name is given as Summerville in Kevin Asplin’s published roll. Sold with copied medal roll extract (WO 100/37)