Waterloo 1815 (Serj. John Blazey, 2nd Batt. 69th Reg. Foot) fitted with replacement ring suspension, old lacquer, edge bruising and contact marks, therefore good fine £1200-1400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The collection of medals to the 41st and 69th Regiments of Foot (The Welch Regiment) formed by the late colonel Dudley Thornton, CBE.

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John Blazey volunteered for the 2/69th Regiment, from the West Norfolk Militia, on 12 January 1813. He was promoted to Corporal in March 1813 and to Sergeant in July 1814. Blazey served with the 2/69th in Holland and fought at the battle of Waterloo. He was discharged at Colchester on 22 February 1816. Sold with copy muster details.