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27 & 28 February 2019

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Lot

№ 1017

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28 February 2019

Hammer Price:
£380

Pair: Colour Sergeant S. Henderson, 42nd Royal Highlanders

Ashantee 1873-74, no clasp (1320. Serjt. S. Henderson, 42nd Highds. 1873-4) edge bruise; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1320. Sergt. Instr. S. Henderson. Rl. Highrs:) mounted for display, last partially officially corrected, very fine (2) £260-£300

Simpson Henderson was born in Edinburgh, and attested for the 42nd Foot at the city of his birth in October 1864. He advanced to Colour Sergeant in August 1874. Henderson was discharged, 9 June 1886, having served 21 years and 241 days with the Colours.