Auction Catalogue

21 September 2001

Starting at 12:00 PM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

Lot

№ 962

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21 September 2001

Hammer Price:
£270

Pair: Private H. Bailey, 18th Hussars

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902
, 5 clasps, Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek (4764 Pte., 18/Hrs.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (4764 Pte., 18th Hussars) nearly very fine (2) £180-220

H. Bailey was wounded at Ladysmith on 6 January 1900 whilst serving with the 18th Hussars. The 18th Hussars were the only British cavalry unit present at Talana. Sold with confirmation.