India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Persia (T. M. Lambarde, Midn. Euphrates, Brig.) possibly removed from a circular mount, suspension re-affixed and polished overall, otherwise good fine but rare £400-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals formed by the late Ron Wright.

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Provenance: Glendining’s, June 1993.

32 clasps issued to Europeans and 57 clasps issued to native crewmen of the armed brig Euphrates.

Thomas M. Lambarde was baptised at Sevenoaks, Kent, on 20 July 1836, son of William and Harriet Elizabeth Lambarde. A Volunteer to the Indian Navy and passed as Midshipman on 1 December 1852. After the conclusion of the Persian campaign, Euphrates conducted a lengthy survey of the Persian Gulf during 1857-60, with which Midshipman Lambarde assisted.