Army of India 1799-1826, 2 clasps, Ava, Bhurtpoor, medal contained within a silver rimmed frame with lunettes, 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 Provenance: Noonans Mayfair, 17 September 2004 (Lot 680) Ex Buckland Dix & Wood, May 1992. Captain 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. Noonans Mayfair refers.
Army of India 1799-1826, 2 clasps, Ava, Bhurtpoor, medal contained within a silver rimmed frame with lunettes, 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 Provenance: Noonans Mayfair, 17 September 2004 (Lot 680) Ex Buckland Dix & Wood, May 1992. Captain 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. Noonans Mayfair refers.
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