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Anybody recognise this officer?
« on: Monday 02 January 23 17:10 GMT (UK) »
I own a lovely painting of this bloke but have no idea who he might be.  Ideas?
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Re: Anybody recognise this officer?
« Reply #1 on: Monday 02 January 23 17:25 GMT (UK) »

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Re: Anybody recognise this officer?
« Reply #2 on: Monday 02 January 23 18:33 GMT (UK) »
The uniform seems to be of a senior officer in the Indian Army, ie British army in India, probably 1860's.
I came across a painting of Field Marshal Sir Patrick Grant 1804-95, wearing a similar tunic, but he is not the subject.
I can see why you like it, his face especially is painted beautifully.

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Re: Anybody recognise this officer?
« Reply #3 on: Monday 02 January 23 18:33 GMT (UK) »
Get a Medal Expert to identify those Medals to Help identify him
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Re: Anybody recognise this officer?
« Reply #4 on: Monday 02 January 23 18:41 GMT (UK) »
Hello

It looks like he is wearing the shoulder rank of a general - single crown, 1 Bath star, and crossed sword and baton. 

The key would be identified the medals and decorations he is wearing.  The middle medal on his breast looks like a Crimea medal with four clasps.  Not sure about the others.

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Re: Anybody recognise this officer?
« Reply #8 on: Monday 02 January 23 21:20 GMT (UK) »
Possibly General George Campbell of Inverneil?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Campbell_of_Inverneill
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