Lot 188 , Anglo Indian School c.1850 , Portrait miniature of an Indian Officer of the South Mahratta Irregular Horse, c.1849, watercolour on paper, 10.25 x 8cm.

Anglo Indian School c.1850
Portrait miniature of an Indian Officer of the South Mahratta Irregular Horse, c.1849
watercolour on paper
inscribed in pencil 'Native Officer. Southern Mahratta Horse'
10.25 x 8cm.
£100-150
Lieutenant Kerr, of the 24th Bombay Native Infantry, won the Victoria Cross for his action in defending himself and others fighting in the stronghold or Paga, near the town of Kolapore in July 1857, during the Indian Mutiny (1857–1859). Kerr was severely wounded, while of his 17 men (all sowars of the South Mahratta Irregular Horse), eight were killed outright, another four died later of their wounds, and the rest were all badly wounded.

Condition:
A little faded with some even discolouration to the paper where unpainted. Colours fair. Pencil inscription across the top. Modern wooden frame.

Sold for £1,200