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Auction: 26003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 51

The 4-clasp Indian Mutiny Medal awarded to Gunner J. Martin, Bengal Artillery

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 4 clasps, Central India, Lucknow, Relief of Lucknow, Delhi (Gunr. John Martin, 1st Bn. Bengal Art.), contact marks, very fine

John Martin was born in Kilmoyler, County Tipperary, Ireland and made his living as a labourer prior to his enlistment at Clonmel, Ireland on 1 June 1852 for a period of 12 years, at the age of 19. Martin was then shipped to India to join his regiment and served throughout the Mutiny. At the close of the conflict, he was discharged from the service (by his own request) at Fort William, Bengal on 3 September 1859 with both good character and conduct. The then 27-year-old stated his intent to return home to Tipperary following his discharge.

Martin is confirmed on the roll with entitlement to this Medal and clasp combination; sold together with copied research.

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Estimate
£1,000 to £1,500

Starting price
£800