Auction Catalogue

19 & 20 March 2008

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 661

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20 March 2008

Hammer Price:
£110

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1302 Pte. W. Winterbottom, Sco. Rif.), claw tightened, edge bruising, nearly very fine £60-80

William Winterbottom was born in Preston, Lancashire. A Spinner by occupation, he attested for service with the 26th Foot on 27 October 1866. With them he served in India, October 1868-January 1875 and Malta, August 1880-April 1881. He was discharged in November 1887. Sold with copied service papers.