French Legion of Honour, badge of the 2nd Class (Grand Officer), awarded to Major-General (later Field Marshal Sir) Colin Campbell, 1856

In the Crimea, having been promoted major-general on 20 June 1854, Campbell (1792-1863) commanded the Highland Brigade with notable success at the battles of the Alma and Balaklava; he later commanded a division. His career was crowned by his appointment as Commander-in-Chief in India and the suppression of the 1857 mutiny in the Bengal Army. He was ennobled as Lord Clyde in 1858 and promoted field marshal in 1862.

Donated by the Royal United Service Institution.