Auction Catalogue

29 June 2006

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

№ 192 x

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29 June 2006

Hammer Price:
£320

South Africa 1834-53 (W. Elliott, 27th Regt.) edge bruising, otherwise very fine £200-250

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Kuriheka Collection of British Medals.

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Collection

Probably ex Baldwin April 1911.

201 medals issued to this regiment, comprising 35 for the 1st Kaffir War 1834-35, 78 for the 2nd Kaffir War 1846-47, and 88 to those who fought in both the 1st and 2nd Kaffir Wars.

Two Privates by the name of William Elliott are shown on the roll, No. 702 who served during the 1st War, and No. 1352 who served during the 2nd War.