Orders, Decorations and Medals

ARMY OF INDIA 1799-1826, 2 clasps, Ava, Bhurtpoor, medal contained within a silver rimmed glazed frame, the edge inscribed (Captn. Geo. Chapman, 36th N.I.) short hyphen reverse, the medal with proof finish, extremely fine and rare

Lieutenant Colonel George Chapman entered the Bengal Army in 1808, arriving in India the following year when he was posted to the 2/l8th N.I. He transferred to the 36th N.I. in May, 1824, and served with his regiment at Ava, and at the siege and capture of Bhurtpoor (medal and two clasps). He took part in the Shekhawat expedition in 1834 and retired in 1848; Honorary Lieutenant Colonel, 1854. On the occasion of the reverse glass being expertly replaced, this medal can now be confirmed as having officially impressed naming. Approximately 13 medals were issued with this clasp combination.