Auction Catalogue

17 September 2004

Starting at 11:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria, to include the Brian Ritchie Collection (Part I)

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

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Lot

№ 680

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17 September 2004

Hammer Price:
£1,800

Army of India 1799-1826, 2 clasps, Ava, Bhurtpoor, medal contained within a silver rimmed glazed frame, the edge inscribed (Captn. Geo. Chapman, 36th N.I.) short hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming (see below), fitted with heavy silver ribbon buckle, the medal with proof finish, extremely fine and rare

£1200-1500

Ex Buckland Dix & Wood, May 1992.

George Chapman entered the Bengal Army in 1808, arriving in India the following year, when he was posted to the 2/l8th Bengal Native Infantry. He transferred to the 36th N.I. in May 1824, and served with this regiment at Ava, and at the siege and capture of Bhurtpoor (Medal and two clasps). He took part in the Shekhawat expedition in 1834 and retired in 1848, becoming Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in 1854. He died at Redhill, Surrey, on 16 January 1863.

On the occasion of the reverse glass being expertly replaced [in 1992], this medal can now be confirmed as having officially impressed naming, as per the inscription on the rim. Approximately 13 medals were issued with this clasp combination. Sold with full service history.