Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Martinique (Danl. Banfield, Serjt. 8th Foot) edge bruise, otherwise good very fine £600-700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals formed by the late John Darwent.

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Ex Cheylesmore collection 1930.

Daniel Banfield was born circa 1788 and enlisted into the 8th Foot on 29 April 1804. He served with the regiment at the capture of Martinique in 1809, and afterwards in Upper Canada until June 1815. He was discharged due to general bad health on 11 April 1817. He subsequently served for 1 year 90 days in the 10th Veteran Battalion, bringing his total service to 13 years 254 days, including 3 years 69 days as a Sergeant. Sold with muster details.