Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Crimean War ‘2nd Redan’ D.C.M. group of five awarded to Colour-Sergeant Joseph Lynass, 62nd Foot

Distinguished Conduct Medal, V.R. (Colr. Serjt. Joseph Lynass. 62nd Regt.) parts double-impressed in naming process; Sutlej 1845-46, for Ferozeshuhur 1845, 1 clasp, Sobraon (Joseph Lynass 62nd Regt.); Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Colr. Serjt. Joseph. Lynass. 62. Regt.) regimentally impressed naming; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., small letter reverse (2135. Qr. Mr. Serjt. J. Lynass, 62nd Foot); Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue, unnamed, mounted for wearing, contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine (5) £2800-3200

Provenance: Christie’s, November 1983.

D.C.M. ordered 30 November 1855. Awarded for Final attack on the Redan, 8 September 1855. One of only 3 awards to the 62nd Regiment for the Crimea.

The 62nd lost 16 officers and 283 men in a few minutes as a result of their Brigadier’s premature attack at the battle of Ferozeshuhur. In the Final attack on the Redan, 8 September 1855, the 62nd lost half of their officers and sergeants and 100 men. The regiment was highly commended for its courage in the assault, and 25 of all ranks were mentioned in despatches for bravery, more than in any other regiment taking part in the attack.