Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Chrystler’s Farm (A. Gilstrain, Qr. Mr. Serjt. 49th Foot.) suspension re-fitted with replacement claw, scratching under claw both sides, edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise good fine and scarce £1,800-£2,200

Provenance: Christie’s, November 1985; Spink, September 2001.

Arthur Gilstrain is confirmed on the roll for Chrystler’s Farm having claimed the medal from the Colonies.