scroll, form
Accession Number
NAM.2005-06-694-1
Description
Manuscript scroll presented to Maj William Davis, Bengal Army, commanding officer of the Calcutta Volunteers, 5 Jul 1858. The scroll, alongside a presentation sword was given to Davis in recognition of his leadership during the Indian Mutiny. It was signed by members of the Calcutta Volunteer Infantry Guards, a unit raised after the outbreak of unrest in 1857. Associated with Calcutta, India. Associated with Indian Mutiny (1857-1859).
Campaigns
Indian Mutiny (1857-1859)
Associated collection
