Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 17th May 2023
Lot 12
The India Medal 1849-95 to Captain James Shaw
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £600
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Description
The India Medal 1849-95 to Captain James Shaw, 2nd Battalion the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), clasp Hazara 1888 (Captn J. Shaw 2d Bn Sco. Rif.), engraved in running script, apparently unique to the regiment, extremely fine or nearly so and toned.
(36.23mm diameter)
By descent
Confirmed on the roll serving as Transport Officer Hazara Field Force. Roll appears to include no other recipients of this medal and clasp in either battalion of his regiment.