The Collection of Medals formed by Dr A W Stott

Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Maida, Vittoria, Pyrenees (James Barry, 20th Foot) brooch marks to obverse, suspension and clasps re-fixed, otherwise nearly very fine

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals Formed By Dr A W Stott.

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James Barry was born in St James, Suffolk, and was a cordwainer before enlisting in the 20th Foot. He was severely wounded by a gunshot during the actions in the Pyrenees resulting in the amputation of his right arm above the elbow. He was discharged to Chelsea Hospital as a Pensioner as a result of his disability on 7 September 1814. Another medal named to James Barry is held in the Regimental Museum at Bury, Lancashire.