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Major General Claude Martin, Copper Medal, 13.45g

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Major General Claude Martin,  Copper Medal,  13.45g
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Major General Claude Martin (1735-1800), Copper Medal, 13.45g, obv. bust of Claude Martin to right, LABORE ET CONSTANTIA in Latin that is Labor and Consistency, rev. Persian legend citing name and titles of the Major, AH 1211 (1796 AD) (Pudd 796.2; Prid 400A). Very Fine+, Rare. Lord Cornwallis had specially requested the services of Lord Martin for the war between the East India Company and Tipu Sultan. As a reward for his services to the Company, he was awarded the rank of Major General and this medal is believed to be struck by the Nawab of Awadh for the Nawab's services in Lucknow.