Auction Catalogue

24 & 25 June 2009

Starting at 2:00 PM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 44

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25 June 2009

Hammer Price:
£470

Meeanee 1843 (John Blair, 22nd Regt.) fitted with fitted with silver clip and bar suspension, good very fine and very scarce £1000-1200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The collection of Medals formed by the Late Clive Nowell.

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Collection

Only 66 medals with this reverse issued to the 22nd Foot, most of whom were casualties at Meeanee. Private John Blair is confirmed on the roll.

The naming is engraved in a slightly later style; another medal is known to this recipient. Estimate £400-500