Auction Catalogue

25 March 2015

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria to include a Fine Collection of Napoleonic Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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25 March 2015

Estimate: £1,800–£2,200

Waterloo 1815 (William Bettison 51st Reg. Light Infantry.) fitted with original steel clip and ring suspension, severe edge bruise and overall wear, better than good fine £1800-2200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of Napoleonic Medals and Artefacts.

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William Bettison was born at Ladock, Cornwall, and enlisted from the Militia into the 51st Foot on 6 April 1814. Promoted to Corporal in July 1825, and to Sergeant in July 1828, he was reduced to Private in June 1831 and died at Buttervant on 12 March 1834.