Orders, Decorations and Medals

East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, 1892 (Capt. M. Robinson, 1/W.I. Rgt.), one or two minor edge bruises, otherwise better than very fine £300-350

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Brian Kieran Collection.

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Marshall Robinson, who was born in February 1856, was commissioned in the 1st West India Regiment in June 1882 and advanced to Captain in January 1892, in which year he witnessed active service in the Gambia operations, including the attack on, and capture of Toniataba in March-April (Medal & clasp). He later transferred to the North Staffordshire Regiment and was placed on the Retired List in May 1896.