Three: Bombardier Matthew McMahon, Bengal Artillery

Sutlej 1845-46, for Sobraon 1846 (Gunner M: McMahon 2nd Brigade H: Ay.); Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (Gunner J. McMahon, 2nd Tp. 2nd Bde. H. Arty.) note differing initial; Honourable East India Company L.S. & G.C., V.R., 2nd issue, anchor reverse (Bombardier Matthew McMahon, 2d Tp. 2d Bde. Horse Arty. 18th Jany. 1860) mounted from attractive silver bar, edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine (3) £800-1000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Long Service Medals from the Collection formed by John Tamplin.

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L.S. & G.C. medal notified in General Order, dated ‘Head Quarters, Camp, Umballah, 18th January 1860’, together with a Gratuity of £5 payable on discharge, in addition to his ordinary pension. Approximately 100 of these medals were issued with the ‘Anchor’ reverse.