Auction Catalogue

13 December 2007

Starting at 11:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 205

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13 December 2007

Hammer Price:
£2,700

Military General Service 1793-1814, 9 clasps, Talavera, Busaco, Fuentes D’Onor, Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Orthes (Timy. Boot, 24th Foot) suspension repaired, two edge bruises, otherwise very fine £2500-3000

Ex Spink 1936 and Elson Collection 1963. One of only three medals issued to the 24th Foot with the maximum 9 clasps, this actual medal is illustrated in the regimental history by C. T. Atkinson.