Auction Catalogue

19–21 June 2013

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 1492

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21 June 2013

Hammer Price:
£1,100

China 1842 (C. J. Martyr, Madras Artily., Assistant Surgeon) original straight bar suspension, edge bruising, very fine
£500-600

Charles John Martyr was born on 31 July 1814 and appointed a M.R.C.S. in 1838. Entered the Madras Army as an Assistant Surgeon, 6 January 1840. Served in China, 1840-42, present at the capture of Chuenpee and operations on the Canton River. Served in operations in South Maratha country, 1844 and at the capture of Fort Punalla. Martyr died on board the Persia on passage to England, 12 March 1846.