Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Waterloo 1815 (Serg. Maj. I. Bambrick. XI. Reg. Dragoons) naming re-engraved in upright plain capitals, fitted with replacement steel clip and ring suspension, edge bruising and heavy contact marks, therefore fine £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Contemporarily Renamed Waterloo Medals.

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John Bambrick was born at Windsor, Berkshire, and attested for the 11th Light Dragoons at Bellfound, Sussex, on 20 August 1814. He served in the East Indies for 18 years 332 days from 12 July 1819, and was discharged as Regimental Sergeant-Major on 31 July 1838. He was present at the Battle of Waterloo and the Siege of Bhurtpore. In addition to the medal for Waterloo, Bambrick also received the Army of India medal for Bhurtpore in the rank of Troop Sergeant-Major. Sold with copied discharge papers.