Original British Indian Rebellion of 1857 Indian Mutiny Medal For Private Joseph Brairley, 2nd Battalion, 60th Regiment King's Royal Rifle Corps Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts The barrel hinges down to

The barrel hinges down to allow removing a spent cartridge or loading a cartridge from the breech end of the barrel

Hard to find with clear lock markings as most were cleaned off and sanitized before disposal into the civilian market when released from military stores makes this a fine example

Overall the cap is in good condition

but its loss would have been catastrophic to the Union army

Original British Indian Rebellion of 1857 Indian Mutiny Medal For Private Joseph Brairley, 2nd Battalion, 60th Regiment King's Royal Rifle Corps Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts The barrel hinges down toOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Indian Mutiny Medal was a campaign medal approved in August 1858, for officers and men of British and Indian units who served in operations in suppression of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The medal was initially sanctioned for award to troops who had been engaged in action against the mutineers. However, in 1868 the award was extended to all those who had borne arms or who had been under fire, including such