Lot Archive

Lot

№ 306

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25 March 1997

Hammer Price:
£240

Punjab 1848-49, 1 clasp, Mooltan (Lieut. Archd. Crawfurd, 2nd Compy. 4th Bn. Arty.) small edge bruise, otherwise good very fine

Archibald Crawfurd was mentioned in despatches for his services at the capture of the fortress of Punella, 1 December 1844, and was present at the siege of Mooltan 1848-49. He resigned his commission on 1 July 1852 but was drowned between Panwell and Bombay whilst on his way home, 29 July 1852.