Lot Archive

Lot

№ 311

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28 March 2002

Hammer Price:
£85

Turkish Crimea 1855 (2), British issue (30049 Charles Johnston, 79th Highlanders) fitted with later straight suspension; Sardinian issue (No. 2892 Cr. Serjt. Francis Cluney, 95th Regt.) both polished, otherwise nearly very fine (2) £50-60

Charles Johnston is entitled to the Crimea medal with Sebastopol clasp. The number shown on his medal does not appear to be his official number.

Francis Cluney is shown on the Crimea roll as Drum Major and entitled to clasps for Alma and Inkermann. Sold with relevant copies of the roll for both medals.