Naval Medals from the Collection of the Late Jason Pilalas

The First China War medal awarded to Sergeant Patrick Hinchey, Bombay Artillery, for his services as a Marine on board the H.E.I.C. ship Phlegathon

China 1842 (P. Hinchey, Serjeant. Bombay Artillery.) edge bruise and contact marks, otherwise lacquered, very fine and rare £1,000-£1,400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Naval Medals from the Collection of the Late Jason Pilalas.

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Dix Noonan Webb, July 2004.

A total of 57 Bombay Artillerymen, including five Sergeants, served as Marines on board various H.E.I. Company ships during the China campaign.

Sergeant Patrick Hinchey was the senior of the three men detailed for service aboard the Phlegathon.