(x) The remarkable group of seven awarded to Major-General John Edward Michell, C.B., Royal

(x) The remarkable group of seven awarded to Major-General John Edward Michell, C.B., Royal Artillery; assigned to Barker's Battery for the Crimean War, Michell served with distinction at the Battles of Alma and Balaklava. During the famous 'Thin Red Line' incident on 25 October, Barker's Battery played havoc with Ryzhov's cavalry, receiving the special thanks of Sir Colin Campbell.Four times mentioned in despatches for commanding 'E' Troop, Royal Horse Artillery during the Indian Mutiny, Michell took part in celebrated actions such as the storming of Meeangunge by Sir Hope Grant and the pursuit of Kunwar Singh to Azimghur.He went on to command the Cavalry Brigade of General Maude's 2nd Division, Peshawar Valley Field Force during the Second Afghan War of 1878-80, mentioned in despatches for his services during the Bazaar Valley Expedition.The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion's breast Badge, gold and enamel, hallmarks for William Neal, London, fitted with narrow swivel-ring suspension and riband buckle; Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Sebastopol (Capt. I. E. Michell, Royal Artillery), officially engraved by Hunt & Roskell in large serif capitals; Indian Mutiny 1857-9, 1 clasp, Lucknow (Major J, E, Michell, Rl. H. Art.); Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (Br. Genl. J. E. Michell. C.B. R.A.), minor official correction to surname; Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Order of the Medjidie, 5th Class breast Badge, silver, gold and enamel; Italy, Sardinia, Al Valore Militare, 1855-56 (Bt. Major J. C. Michell, Rl. Artry.); Turkish Crimea, Sardinian issue, replacement ball and ring suspension, the first extremely fine, the second with unofficial rivets between 2nd and 3rd clasps, very fine or better, mounted in court style by Spink & Son (7). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.