Punjab 1848-49, 1 clasp, Chilianwala (J. Murphy, 24th Foot) slight edge bruising and contact marks, very fine £600-700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of Brigadier Brian Parritt, C.B.E..

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Three ‘Private J. Murphy’s’ on the Punjab Roll for the 24th Foot. Two with the single clasp ‘Chilianwala’ - one to ‘2646 John Murphy’, killed in action at Chilianwala; the other to ‘2640 John Murphy’, wounded at Chilianwala and invalided to England.