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INDIA GENERAL SERVICE 1854-95, one clasp, Pegu (2nd Lieut. J.G. Ryves, Sappers & Miners), extremely fine

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INDIA GENERAL SERVICE 1854-95, one clasp, Pegu (2nd Lieut. J.G. Ryves, Sappers & Miners), extremely fine
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

Brevet Major Joseph Gore Ryves was born in 1831 and, having passed out of Addiscombe, was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Madras Sappers and Miners in June 1849. He became 2nd Captain in August 1858, Major by Brevet in June 1869 and died at Madras on 29.7.1871, aged 40 years.