Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (Lieut. B. E. Bacon, 50th. N.I. 4th. Cy. Pioneers.) edge bruising, nearly very fine £500-£700

B. E. Bacon was commissioned Ensign in the 50th Native Infantry on 22 June 1838, and was promoted Lieutenant on 16 July 1842. He served during the Gwalior campaign of 1843, and was present at the Battle of Punniar on 29 December (entitled to Star); he saw further service during the Second Sikh War and was present at the battles of Sadoolapore, Chilianwala, and Goojerat. Promoted Brevet-Captain on 22 June 1853, and confirmed in that rank on 9 August 1854, he was appointed a Major in the Staff Corps on 18 February 1861.