The rare Third Mahratta War medal for the battle of Seetabuldee to Sowar Prosad Singh, 6th Bengal Cavalry, whose regiment was highly distinguished in the battle

Army of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Seetabuldee (Prosad Sing, 6th Cavalry) short hyphen reverse, impressed naming, minor edge bruising, otherwise very fine and very rare £3000-3500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Brian Ritchie Collection of H.E.I.C. and British India Medals.

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Ex Glendining in February 1901 (£20) and October 1981 (£2000).

The rare clasp for Seetabuldee was awarded to only three European recipients and only three or four examples have been recorded to Indian recipients.