Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

South Africa 1834-53 (2), an unusual double-issue (Jas. Seery Cape Mtd. Riflemen; Serjt. J. Seery. Cape Md. Riflemen) good very fine (2) £500-£600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The John Nicholson Collection of medals to men who fought in the Kaffir Wars of 1834-53.

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James Seery enlisted into the 73rd Foot on 27 March 1837, and reached the rank of Quartermaster-Sergeant in the 73rd. He served at the Cape of Good Hope for 13 years 5 months, including the Kaffir War of 1850-53. He was discharged ‘Free’ from the 73rd on 9 May 1853, and served in the Cape Mounted Riflemen until discharged to pension on 7 August 1860. He is shown in Everson’s roll of the C.M.R. as Sergeant (Orderly Room Clerk).