Auction Catalogue

19–21 June 2013

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 44

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19 June 2013

Hammer Price:
£520

Pair: Sergeant G. Bloor, 95th Regiment

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Central India (Geo. Bloor, 95th Regt.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (3747 Sergt. G. Bloor, 95th Foot) edge bruising, contact marks, nearly very fine (2) £320-360

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A fine Collection of Medals to the Sherwood Foresters.

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George Bloor from Ticknall, Derbyshire, enrolled as a Volunteer in the 1st Derby Militia on 8 June 1855. He was released to join the 95th Regiment at Derby on 8 August 1855, aged 18 years. With the 95th he served in the suppression of the Indian Mutiny. He was transferred to the Staff of the 1st Derby Militia as a Sergeant on 4 August 1873. With copied reverse.