A VERY RARE & DESIRABLE INDIAN GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL 1854 ( PERSIA )


To:
J. MANNIX. 64th (2nd Staffs Regt) Foot.

Took part in all battles of Reshire, Bushire, Koosh-Ab and Persia.

The Battle of Khushab where the regiment saw action in February 1857

[THE ANGLO PERSIAN WAR 1856]
War between Britain and Persia broke out in 1856 and the 64th, together with the 20th Bombay Native Infantry, formed the 1st Brigade in the expeditionary force assembled for the campaign. Landing in Persia in late November, the regiment took place in battles at Reshire and Bushire. In 1857 the force advanced inland and defeated the Persian field army at Koosh-Ab on 8 February 1857 while the flank companies were involved in action at Ahwaz. Although hostilities only lasted for a little over three months, four battle honours were awarded; Reshire, Bushire, Koosh-Ab and Persia.

The 64th (2nd Staffs) were the only British regiment to be awarded all four.

PERSIA IS A "SUPER SCARCE" CLASP .....Medal is GVF on original ribbon.

If you collect Staffordshire Regiment medals this is for you !

£1250