Auction Catalogue

25 September 2008

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 333

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25 September 2008

Hammer Price:
£600

Indian Army Meritorious Service Medal, V.R., H.E.I.C. issue (Sergt. Instr. J. Morrissey, Rohilkhand V.R. Corps) minor official correction to unit, edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine £450-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Long Service Medals from the Collection formed by John Tamplin.

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M.S.M. notified in General Orders, Military Department, No. 882, dated Simla 16 August 1895, together with an Annuity of £10. Morrissey was also awarded the L.S. & G.C. medal in General Orders, dated Simla, 8 December 1886. It is likely that John Morrissey died in June 1911. Sold with copies of relevant General Orders.