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Lot No.941
AUC39
Medals, Badges, Decorations
Auction Date: 15-08-2021
Silver
Awadh (oudh) Claude Martin, silver medal, 18.93g. Obv: Portrait bust of king, legend LABORE / ET / CONSTANTIA around. Rev: In an ornamental cartouche, arms of Claud Martin?, below on two scrolls LABORE AND CONSTANTIA.
Unpublished in major publications, Extremely rare.
After having deserted, the Frenchman Claude Martin entered the English army of the East India Company. He has become major general in 1796 as well as superintendent of the nabob of Oudh. He builds up an immense fortune which he bequeaths upon his death to create schools for the poor people.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 30,000-40,000
Sold For :
Rs. 30,000
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