Army of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Ava (Captn. J. H. Law, 38th Foot) short hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming, small edge bruise, otherwise nearly extremely fine £1,400-£1,800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of the late Roy Painter.

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James Horton Law was appointed Ensign in the 38th Foot on 6 May 1813, and served briefly in the Peninsula at Bayonne in April 1814. He was promoted to Lieutenant on 7 May 1818, and to Captain on 9 September 1825. He served with the 38th in Ava in 1825, and was placed on half-pay on 11 January 1828.