The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria

Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Captn. C. E. Knight. 77th Ft.) contemporary engraved naming in the style of Hunt & Roskell, fitted with T. B. Bailey Coventry silver top suspension, light contact marks, otherwise good very fine £200-£260

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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Charles Ernest Knight was appointed Ensign in the 77th Foot on 6 June 1854; Lieutenant, 5 October 1854; Captain, 4 September 1855 (London Gazette 9 October 1855. Lt. C. E. Knight to be Captain without purchase, vice Pechell killed in action. Dated 4 September 1855). Shown as ‘Dead’ in January 1856 Army List (London Gazette 9 November 1855. Lt. C. B. Morgan to be Captain, vice Knight, died of wounds. Dated 3 October 1855).