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№ 438

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22 July 2016

Hammer Price:
£400

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Central India (Cr. Serjt. Chas. Hawkins, Royal Engrs.) light scratches, good very fine £300-340

Charles Hawkins served with the Royal Engineers during the Indian Mutiny, and was present in the actions of Jhansi and Koonch. He died of ‘Coup de Soliel’ (sun-stroke) at Kooch, 7 May 1858.