Army of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Ava (J. Bryant, 41st Foot.) short hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming, light traces of mount at 3 and 9 o’clock, edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine £600-£800

Sotheby, July 1898, in pair with Candahar Ghuznee Cabul 1842; Sotheby, June 1904, single medal; Glendining’s, December 1904 and March 1905; Needes Collection 1939.

Jacob Bryant was born in the Parish of Broughton, Wiltshire, and was attested for the 41st Foot on 19 April 1819, aged nineteen. He served abroad in the East Indies, Burmah, Scinde, and Afghanistan, 19 years and seven months. ‘He has served through the Burmese War. He is entitled to a Medal for his services in Afghanistan - was present in action with the enemy on 28th April, 30th August, 5th & 29th September 1842, besides several minor affairs between the Bolan & Kyber Passes. He is entitled to wear one distinguishing mark for good conduct.’ Jacob Bryant was discharged at Canterbury on 26 September 1843.

Sold with copied discharge papers.