Auction Catalogue

11 October 2023

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Lot

№ 95

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11 October 2023

Hammer Price:
£1,800

China 1842 (John Burns, Gunner, H.E.I.C.S. Ariadne.) original suspension, very fine and very scarce £600-£800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Simon C. Marriage Collection of Medals to the Artillery.

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21 medals issued to European Officers and crew aboard H.E.I.C.S. Ariadne.

John Burns was one of four Gunners, Bombay Artillery, employed as Marines aboard H.E.I.C. Ship Ariadne. A total of 64 Bombay Artillerymen were employed as Marines aboard H.E.I. Company Ships in the China campaign. H.E.I.C.S. Ariadne sank on 23 June 1842.