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23 March 2022

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№ 396

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23 March 2022

Hammer Price:
£280

Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol (2808. Serjt. Edmond. Bermingham. 1st Battn. 1st Royals) depot impressed naming, light contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine £180-£220

Edmond Bermingham was born in the Parish of Caherconlish, county Limerick, and attested for the 1st Foot (Royals) at Limerick on 19 July 1850, aged 20. He served abroad at Turkey 3 months, in the Crimea 1 year 10 months, and in India 13 years 3 months. He was discharged at Warley on 6 July 1871, being ‘in possession of the Crimean Medal & three clasps, Turkish War Medal, also medal for long service & good conduct with gratuity of £5.’

Sold with copied discharge papers.