British Victorian India Mutiny Campaign Medal 1857-58 Named 1829 John Colwell 27th Regiment

This British Victorian India Mutiny Campaign Medal 1857-58 was issued to commemorate service during the Indian Mutiny, also known as the First War of Indian Independence. The example offered here is named to John Colwell of the 27th Regiment, whose details are engraved on the edge of the medal. The medal is composed of silver and features the effigy of Queen Victoria on the obverse, with the inscription “VICTORIA REGINA.” The reverse depicts Britannia holding a wreath and a union shield, with the inscription “INDIA 1857-1858.” A single clasp may be present, though some medals were awarded without clasps, indicating general service. The ribbon is white with two red stripes. Medals such as this one were awarded to British and Indian troops who participated in suppressing the uprising. The 27th Regiment was actively involved in various campaigns during this period, and named examples allow for further research into individual service history.