Auction Catalogue

19 September 2003

Starting at 11:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria. To coincide with the OMRS Convention

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

Lot

№ 733

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19 September 2003

Hammer Price:
£260

New Zealand 1845-66, reverse undated (578 Pte. G. Skinner, 68th Foot), contemporary engraved naming, very fine £160-180

George Skinner was born in the Parish of Kimbolton, Huntingdon in November 1837. He enlisted into the 68th Foot at Hichen, Hertfordshire on 5 May 1858. He was discharged on 13 May 1879 at Netley and was in possession of 4 good conduct badges and the New Zealand Medal. Sold with copied service papers.