Auction Catalogue

25 March 1997

Starting at 2:00 PM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

The Westbury Hotel  37 Conduit Street  London  W1S 2YF

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.