Orders, Decorations and Medals

There has been some speculation in the Indian press that these medals were reported stolen in 2002.

As stated from the outset in this catalogue description, included with the medals is a sworn affidavit by the widow of Naik Kirpa Ram, Smt Brami Devi, relinquishing ownership of the George Cross and other medals to another party. It can be seen that this affidavit, which bears her fingerprints, is dated April 2000, some two years before the report of the theft.

We take very seriously any claims in respect of stolen property and as is usual in cases like this we are making strenuous investigations to clarify rightful ownership of the property prior to any sale taking place. Pending the result of these ongoing enquiries, this lot is now WITHDRAWN from this auction

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the Indian Army the property of a retired Indian Army officer.

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