Miniature medal, Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-58, with clasp, 'Central India', awarded to Captain John Grant Malcolmson, 3rd Regiment of Bombay Light Cavalry

Silver, circular campaign medal with, on the obverse, a portrait of Queen Victoria wearing a diadem, with the inscription, 'Victoria Regina'. On the reverse is a robed figure of Britannia, wearing a helmet, holding a wreath and shield with a lion by her side. Above is the word 'India', while below are the dates, '1857-1858'. The medal is suspended on a red and white striped ribbon. The obverse of this medal was designed by William Wyon, Chief Engraver of the Royal Mint from 1828, and the reverse by his son Leonard Charles Wyon who also worked at the Royal Mint.

John Grant Malcolmson was awarded the Victoria Cross (VC) in 1857 for his actions at the Battle of Koosh-ab during the Persian War (1856-1857).

The Indian Mutiny Medal was approved in 1858 and awarded to officers and men of British and Indian units who served during the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). Qualification was widened to civilian and judiciary participants in 1868. The clasp for 'Central India' was awarded to personnel involved in the operations in Jhansi, Kalpi, Gwalior and Rajputana between January and June 1858.

From medal group of Captain John Grant Malcolmson, VC (1835-1902), 3rd Regiment of Bombay Light Cavalry.