Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 23rd September 2020
Lot 1328
A over-painted portrait photograph of Lieutenant-General William Burlton
Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £180
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Description

A over-painted portrait photograph of Lieutenant-General William Burlton, C.B., Indian Army; three quarter length facing, in dress uniform with plumed bicorn hat under his right arm, his left hand resting on the hilt of an 1831 pattern general officer's sword, wearing the Gwalior Star, a C.B. Badge, and the Army of India Medal with single clasp; gilt mount and frame.
General Burlton's Army of India Medal was awarded with the clasp 'Ava', for service in Burma (the Hayward medal roll notes..... "Ass. Comm. General (Medal named to 2nd Light Cavalry)..."). He served at the battle of Mahrajpoor, 29th December 1843, and was appointed to be a Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath in 1846.