Auction Catalogue

23 September 2011

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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№ 694 x

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23 September 2011

Hammer Price:
£700

Pair: Colour Serjeant J. Finn, 25th Regiment

Canada General Service 1866-70, 1 clasp, Fenian Raid 1866 (641 Lce. Sejt., 25 Regt.) impressed naming; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (641 Cr. Sergt., 1-25th Foot) both with silver buckles on ribbon, slight edge bruising, good very fine (2) £400-450

James Finn was born in Lambeth, London. A Glass Cutter by occupation, he attested for the 28th Regiment at Birmingham on 19 May 1860. He transferred to the 25th Regiment in August 1861. Promoted to Corporal in June 1863 and to Sergeant in August 1865. Finn was discharged at Plymouth on 21 November 1878 having served over three years in Canada, over two in Malta and several months in Gibraltar. With copied service papers.