Auction Catalogue

1 December 2004

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

№ 1359

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1 December 2004

Hammer Price:
£900

A rare Second World War P.O.W.’s B.E.M. awarded to Company Havildar-Major Amir Ali, 7th Rajputs

British Empire Medal
, (Military) G.VI.R., 1st issue (9797 C.H.M. Amir Ali, 7th Rajput Regt.) slight edge bruise, good very fine £180-220

B.E.M. London Gazette 27 June 1946: ‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services whilst a prisoner of war. No. 9797 Company Havildar-Major Amir Ali, 7th Rajput Regiment, Indian Army.’