Lot Archive

Lot

№ 468

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6 July 2004

Hammer Price:
£720

Cabul 1842 (No. 419 John Truesdale. 3rd K.O.L.D.) correctly engraved in the regimental style, fitted with original steel clip and bar suspension, good very fine £350-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of Major R. C. Mcduell.

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John Truesdale was born in Plymouth and attested for the 3rd Light Dragoons at Chelsea on 3 August 1832, as a Boy aged 14 years. He was made Private in July 1833 and Trumpeter in May 1837. John Truesdale died of dysentry at Umballa on 16 May 1846.