Auction Catalogue

16 December 2003

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

Lot

№ 1291

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16 December 2003

Estimate: £200–£300

7th Madras Native Infantry, an extremely fine and scarce 1868 pattern Colonel’s scarlet tunic, white facings low round collar and pointed cuff both fitted with correct gold lace rank decoration, gold lace shoulder cords (post 1880) with correct rank insignia, full gilt buttons by Stillwell & Son London display a crowned strap with AVA honour and ‘VII’ within, laurel wreath surrounds, excellent colour, minor stitching faults to the cuff lace and very slight wear to the inner linings £200-300