Victorian Defence of Lucknow India Medal

Victorian silver Defence of Lucknow (1857-1858) medal, awarded to Lieutenant A.R Loughnan 13th Regiment N.I, with Defence of Lucknow bar. According to The Leader political weekly newspaper No.408 January 16th 1858, an account was given by Brigadier Inglis which reads as follows: A strong column advanced at the same time to attack Innes's post, and came on to within 10 yards of the palisades, affording to Lieutenant Loughman, 13th N.I, who commanded the position, and his brave garrison, composed of gentleman of the uncovenanted service , a few of her Majesty's 32nd Foot, and of the 13th N.I an opportunity of distinguishing themselves, which they were not slow to avail themselves of, and the enemy were driven back with great slaughter, Brigadier Inglis concludes by honourably mentioning the names of several officers and others who specially distinguished themselves. A general order of the Governor-General in Council announces the following recognition of the services of the Lucknow garrison:- Every officer and solider, European and native who has formed part of the garrison of the Residency between the 29th of June and the 25th of September last, shall receive six months' batta (monetary payment). This lot includes an embroidered handkerchief for The Kings Royal Rifle Corps 1919-1920 India.  Provenance: Belonging to a Gloucestershire lady.