Maharajpoor Star 1843 (Drummer James Rudiman H.M. 40th. Regt.) rivetted hook replaced with silver clip and straight bar suspension, tip of one point of star broken, therefore fine £160-220

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals to Musicians formed by the Late Llewellyn Lord.

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James Rudman was born on 10 January 1828 in Limerick, Ireland, and attested for the 40th (2nd Somersetshire) Regiment of Foot at Rochester, Kent, on 10 August 1840. Appointed a Drummer on 1 October 1843, he transferred to the 31st (Huntingdonshire) Regiment of Foot on 1 March 1848, and was promoted to Corporal on the same day. He returned to the 40th Foot on 1 May 1849, and was promoted Sergeant on 19 September 1856, before taking his discharge on 5 February 1867, after 21 years and 28 days’ service.