Major General Claude Martin, Copper Medal, 10.05g, Obv: Bust of Major General Claude Marti

Major General Claude Martin, Copper Medal, 10.05g, Obv: Bust of Major General Claude Martin to left, around top border “LABORE ET CONSTANTIA” Below bust C.L.M., Rev: Persian legend “Honoured in the state, exalted in the kingdom distinguished noble general Claude Martin, the brave, courageous in battle” (Pudd# 796.1.1, Prid# 399). Brilliant uncirculated, extremely rare in this grade. Lord Cornwallis had specially requested the services of Lord Martin for the war between the East India Company and Tipu Sultan. As a reward for his services to the Company, he was awarded the rank of Major General

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Auction: Auction #102 · Oswal Antiques · 2024-05-05 · Estimate: ₹ 30000 - ₹ 40000

Category: Medals

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