Auction Catalogue

11 & 12 December 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

№ 1301

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12 December 2013

Hammer Price:
£400

Pair: Private T. Sudell, 55th Regiment

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Bhootan (1159 T. Suddell, H.Ms. 55th Regt.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue (1159 Pte. T. Sudell, 55th Foot) last with silver brooch bar (lacking pin), note minor variation in name, some contact marks, very fine (2) £380-420

Thomas Sudell (surname variously spelt in service papers) was born in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for the 64th Regiment at St. Albans on 26 January 1858, aged 28 years. He transferred to the 55th Regiment in January 1864 and re-engaged at Lucknow in October 1867. Served over 18 years in the East Indies. At his discharge on 17 February 1879 he was in possession of five good conduct badges in addition to the above medals.

With copied service papers and roll extracts.