Auction Catalogue

6 May 1992

Starting at 11:30 AM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

The Westbury Hotel  37 Conduit Street  London  W1S 2YF

Lot

№ 5

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6 May 1992

Hammer Price:
£960

WATERLOO 1815 (Stephen Brooks, 2nd or R.N. Brit. Reg. Drag.) fitted with steel clip and ring suspender, better than very fine

Stephen Brooks, a stocking maker from Hinkley, Leicestershire, enlisted for the 2nd Dragoons on 6th January, 1798, and was discharged on 13th October, 1816, having served throughout as a Private. He was present at the Battle of Waterloo where he was severely wounded by lance wounds in the left side and right breast.