Victorian India General Service Medal – Burma Clasp to Martin 2nd Norfolk’s

An India General Service Medal with Bura 1887 – 89 clasp correctly attached, correct engraved naming to 877 Private Charles Martin 2nd Battalion the Norfolk Regiment.
Burma was annexed by the British on January 1, 1886, by the proclamation of the Viceroy and Governor-General of India, Lord Dufferin. The annexation sparked an anti-colonial resistance which would last until 1896. This resulted in the conquest of the country, under the direction of Sir Frederick (later Earl) Roberts. He encouraged the construction of a network of small military and police posts across the country. These were supported by lightly equipped mobile columns that were despatched to trouble spots.
During these campaigns, several foot regiments formed mounted infantry platoons for scouting and skirmishing. The troops travelled great distances by horses but fought on foot with rifles.
The clasps for ‘Burma 1885-87’ and ‘Burma 1887-89’ were added to the Indian General Service Medal. These were awarded to troops who took part in the initial invasion, as well as the subsequent anti-guerrilla campaigns that followed the annexation of Upper Burma.
This medal comes in superb original condition and with a copy of his medal roll.

Code: 29277