Auction Catalogue

6 July 2004

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

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

Lot

№ 467

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6 July 2004

Hammer Price:
£650

Cabul 1842 (Corpl. James B. Gibson. 3rd K.O.L.D.) correctly engraved in the regimental style, fitted with original steel clip and bar suspension, good very fine £400-450

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of Major R. C. Mcduell.

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James B. Gibson attested for the 3rd Light Dragoons at Manchester on 30 June 1837, aged 20. Promoted to Corporal in February 1840, he reverted to Private in April 1842, was made up again in November 1843, and promoted to Sergeant on 30 November 1845. Sergeant James Gibson served in Captain Hale’s Troop and was killed in action at Moodkee on 18 December 1845. The regiment had three officers and 54 men killed at this action.