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Code: 20783
Splendid rare fire-gilt example cica 1844-55. Crowned ten pointed star mounted with laurel palm sprays enclosing a strap inscribed “Madras Native Infantry” with seeded “XLII” to burnished gilt centre. Two horizontal loops to reverse. Bottom ray slightly shortened for continued service on the 1856 pattern shako; top pearl of crown restored.