Auction Catalogue

10 & 11 December 2014

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

№ 681

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11 December 2014

Hammer Price:
£410

South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (2197 Pte. W. Coulthard, 91st Foot) slight edge bruising, very fine £350-400

William Coulthard was born in Liverpool. A Bricklayer by occupation, he attested for the 13th Brigade at Liverpool on 13 December 1877, aged 20 years. Posted to the 8th Foot, he transferred to the 91st Foot in February 1879, with whom he served in South Africa, February 1879-December 1885. Transferred to the Army Reserve in January 1886, he was discharged on 20 April 1890. With copied service papers and roll extract.