Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Talavera (John Smith, 88th Foot) considerable contact marks, otherwise better than good fine £800-1000

Ex Colonel Jourdain Collection.

John Smith was born at Clonmel, County Tipperary, circa 1795. He enlisted for the 88th Foot at Cork on 13 December 1813, aged 18 years, a servant by trade. He was discharged on 7 March 1837, having served 23 years 85 days, including ‘North America one year, France one year and ten months, Peninsula six months, Ionian Islands ten years ten months, and the remainder of his time at home; was present at the action of Plattsburg in America.’ Sold with copied discharge papers.