Antique & Militaria

This is a nice ‘India General Service’ medal with a clasp ‘Hazara 1891’ to ‘Pte.F.Leyden’ of the 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders. The obverse carries the ‘Wyon’ profile of ‘Queen Victoria’ with the reverse showing victory crowning a semi-nude warrior. The medal was first instituted in ‘1854’ to cover minor campaigns in India and carried on for 41 years, with a total of 24 clasps issued. This fine example carries the ‘Hazara 1891’ clasp. The medal is in very good condition with the correct ribbon intact and is engraved to the rim with ‘2506 Pte F. Leydon 2nd ‘B’ Sea. Highrs’. The price includes UK postage. BA 387.