Scinde medal with single reverse Meeanee 1843, 22nd Foot
George Holden, 22nd Regt.
Engraved in the correct stye for the regiment
From Halifax, attested 16 May, 1840
The only British Regiment present at Meeanee
On the 17th of February, twenty-two thousand Scindian troops were discovered in position behind the bank of a river at Meeanee. The British, mustering two thousand eight hundred men, advanced in echelon of regiments to attack their numerous opponents, and the twenty-second, commanded by Lieut.-Colonel J. L. Pennefather, had the honor to lead the attack. A numerous body of Beloochees discharged their matchlocks and pistols at the twenty-second, and then rushed forward sword in hand to close upon the British line; but these bold and skilful swordsmen went down under the superior power of the musket and bayonet.
After a severe contest the Scindian army was defeated, and, on the day following the victory, six of the Ameers delivered their swords to the British General upon the field of battle. The Beloochees lost five thousand men, and all their guns, ammunition, and treasure were taken, together with their camp and standards.
The loss of the twenty-second regiment at the battle of Meeanee was, Captain J. McLeod Tew, one serjeant, and twenty-two rank and file killed; 6 officers, one serjeant, one corporal, and fifty privates wounded.
A lovely conditioned medal
