Defence of Jellalabad 1842, Mural Crown (Bugler Martin Carbine. XIII P.A.L.I.) regimentally impressed naming, pierced with ring and straight bar suspension, contact marks, therefore good fine £600-£800

Martin Carbine was born in Martinique, West Indies, and attested for the 13th Light Infantry at Fort William, East Indies, on 19 October 1824, aged 14. He served in the East Indies for 16 years 10 months, from 11 October 1824 to 28 July 1845. He was promoted and reduced numerous times between the ranks of Bugler, Private and Bugle Major, and was finally discharged in the rank of Bugler on 26 November 1849, with 32 entries in the Regimental Defaulters Book, mostly drink related, and tried once by Court Martial. He was ‘in possession of three medals, viz: For the storming of Ghuznee, General action at Jellalabad and the recapture of Cabool.’ Sold with copied discharge papers.