Auction Catalogue

27 June 2007

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 195

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27 June 2007

Hammer Price:
£480

Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Mooltan, Goojerat (Major G. J. Mant, Comg. 19th Regt. N.I.) very fine £500-600

George Joseph Mant was born on 11 April 1804, son of Henry Mant, solicitor, of Bath. He was admitted onto the Bombay Establishment in 1819, becoming Lieutenant in November 1820; Captain, November 1831; Major, April 1848; Lieutenant-Colonel, June 1849; Hon. Colonel, November 1854. Colonel Mant commanded the 19th Bombay Infantry throughout the campaign in the Punjab, including the siege of Mooltan and battle of Goojerat. He retired in November 1853 and died on 12 July 1876.