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26 July 2023

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Lot

№ 432

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26 July 2023

Hammer Price:
£280

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, disc only without suspension (Lieut. S. B. Noble, 32nd L.I.) edge bruising, contact marks and polished, therefore fine £180-£220

Samuel Black Noble was commissioned Ensign in the 32nd Light Infantry on 18 May 1855, and promoted Lieutenant by purchase on 23 March 1858. He purchased a Captaincy in the 41st Foot on 22 March 1864, and retired by sale of his commission in 1871. He served with the 32nd Light Infantry during the Indian Mutiny Campaign in 1858-59, and was present at the actions of Doadpore, Jugdeshpore, the surrender of the forts of Ahmetie and Shunkerpore, and throughout the Oude Campaign (Medal).