Model soldier, painted plaster upon wire armature, representing Sikh soldiers of 15th (Pioneers) Regiment of Punjab Infantry, 1857-1859.
Upon a square base, painted blue, the figure is a Sikh private, wearing: grey tunic and trousers; black shoes; blue turban; pale brown waistbelt with pouch on front right and bayonet frog and scabbard behind. His hands are crossed in front of him.
Made in India at the time of the Indian Mutiny and brought to England by Capt Robert Haydon Shebbeare, 60th Bengal Native Infantry, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his conduct during the assault on Delhi 14 September 1857, during the Indian Mutiny.