United Kingdom. An Indian Mutiny Medal, Royal Horse Artillery Republic of Jasper Petrus Van der Westhuizen

Jasper Petrus Van der Westhuizen

Instituted in 1915 (three-piece construction

All contained in the original case of issue

on a swivel ring for suspension from its suspender with a triangular red ribbon and screw-post pinback (missing its backing plate)

3rd Class for Twelve Years' Service (gilt iron

United Kingdom. An Indian Mutiny Medal, Royal Horse Artillery Republic of Jasper Petrus Van der WesthuizenInstituted August 18 1858. In silver, full size, rim officially impressed 2303 BOMBR T. M[illegible] E TP. R. H. A., with LUCKNOW and DEFENSE OF LUCKNOW clasps, rim is worn demonstrating a loss of the last name of the recipient, light contact and knocks to edges, bright, ribbon stained, near very fine. Footnote: The Royal Horse Artillery (R. H. A.) played a decisive role in suppressing the Indian Mutiny of 18571858, a widespread uprising against