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29 June 2022

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Lot

№ 367

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29 June 2022

Hammer Price:
£3,000

The Crimea Medal awarded to Private James McKay, 93rd Highlanders, one of the ‘Thin Red Line’ at Balaklava who died on service in the Crimea

Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Balaklava (Jas. McKay. 93rd Regt.) officially impressed naming, two small edge bruises, otherwise toned, good very fine £800-£1,000

Two men of this name shown on the roll for Balaklava, No. 2983 who died on 20 February 1855, and No. 3074. The entry for the former man is marked ‘W.O.’ which indicates that his medal was sent to be impressed at the Royal Mint.