Auction Catalogue

23 June 2005

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

№ 50

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23 June 2005

Hammer Price:
£290

Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Mooltan, Goojerat (A. Molyneux, 1st Bn. 60th R. Rifles) edge bruising, contact marks, good fine £180-220

Anthony Molyneau was born in Egham, Surrey. A labourer by occupation, he attested for the 60th Regiment in 1846, aged 19 years. With the regiment he served abroad in India, December 1846-February 1860; Malta, March 1866-September 1867 and Canada, October 1867-May 1868. For his services he received the Punjab Medal with two clasps, the Indian Mutiny Medal and a gratuity of £5 for Good Conduct. He was discharged at his own request after 21 years service in 1867. Sold with copied service papers.