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17 August 2021

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№ 467 x

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17 August 2021

Hammer Price:
£400

Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Goojerat, Mooltan, clasps mounted in this order (J. Miller, 1st. Bn. 60th. R. Rifles.) suspension claw re-affixed and clasp carriage altered, heavy contact marks, therefore about fine, the reverse better £160-£200

John Miller was born in Edinburgh in 1821 and attested for the 26th Regiment of Foot in Glasgow on 20 May 1841. He served with them in China from 6 November 1841 to 6 February 1843, and then in India from 7 February 1843 to 23 November 1859, and transferred to the 1st Battalion, 60th Rifles on 1 July 1845. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, together with a gratuity, and was discharged on 10 June 1862, after 21 years and 22 days’ service.

Sold with copied record of service.