China 1842 (George Benham, H.E.I.C.S. Proserpine) minor edge bruising, otherwise good very fine £500-550

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Kuriheka Collection of British Medals.

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39 medals issued to European officers (15) and crew (24 ratings, no marines) on board this H.E.I. Company ship. Douglas-Morris records another two surviving examples in Naval Medals 1793-1856.