Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The Kaffir War medal awarded to Lieutenant William Squirl, 91st Regiment, who had previously fought with the Austrian Army under Marshal Radetzki during the Italian War of Independence 1848-49

South Africa 1834-53 (Lieut. W. Squirl, 91st Regt.) edge bruising and contact marks, nearly very fine £600-800

William Squirl purchased an Ensigncy in the 91st Regiment on 11 May 1849, and became Lieutenant, also by purchase, on 8 July 1851. He was promoted to Captain on 5 March 1858. Captain Squirl served as a Lieutenant in the Austrian Army under Marshal Radetzki in 1848-49, and was present at the battles of Mortara and Novara. He afterwards served with the 91st Regiment in the Kaffir War of 1850-53 (Medal). He was placed on half-pay on 12 June 1869.