Auction Catalogue

15 December 2011

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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№ 854 x

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15 December 2011

Hammer Price:
£280

Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Sebastopol (Captn. Scott, Scots Fsr. Guards) with silver buckle on ribbon, good very fine
£140-180

Lieutenant John Scott entered the Crimea with the 79th Cameron Highlanders and fought with them at Alma, 20 September 1854. In recognition of his valour in the battle he was promoted to Captain and transferred to the Scots Fusilier Guards. With them he fought at Balaklava and Sebastopol. For his bravery he was awarded the Al Valore Militare by the King of Sardinia.