Bidspirit auction | Ali Haidar VC signed 1970

Ali Haidar VC signed 1970 National Army Museum Group 5 No 8 The Indian Mutiny Medal cover. Served as a Sepoy in the 6th Battalion, 13th Frontier Force Rifles, in the British Indian Army. In April 1945, his battalion was tasked with a difficult assault crossing of the Senio River, which only Haidar and two other men managed to cross under heavy fire. Despite being wounded he charged two enemy posts, allowing the rest of the Company to cross and establish a bridgehead. Good condition. Part of Single Vendor collection. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide.