The Brian Ritchie Collection of H.E.I.C. and British India Medals

The Scinde campaign medal for the battle of Meeanee to Private John McDonald, 22nd Regiment

Meeanee 1843 (John McDonald, 22nd Regt.) naming engraved in the correct style, fitted with silver clip and bar suspension, very fine and rare £800-1000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Brian Ritchie Collection of H.E.I.C. and British India Medals.

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The medal roll confirms as one of only 65 recipients of the medal with the Meeanee reverse to the 22nd, most of whom were either killed or wounded in the action and thus not present at the battle of Hyderabad.

John McDonald was subsequently promoted to Corporal and was still serving in March 1844 but no discharge documents have been located for him.