China 1842 (A. H. Chaproniere, Capt. 55th Regiment) replacement silver clip and straight bar suspension, minor edge bruising, very fine £600-800

Augustus Henry Chaproniere purchased the commission of Ensign in the 55th Regiment on 14 December 1826. He was promoted to Lieutenant in June 1830 and Captain in May 1842, both without purchase. Served in the Cape Province, May 1827-August 1830; in the East Indies, October 1830-July 1841 and then served in the China expedition 1842, being present at the capture of Amoy and the recapture of Chusan. He retired from the regiment when stationed in Ireland on 9 April 1847. With a quantity of copied research.