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South Africa 1834-53 (M. Soroghan, 27th Regt.) good very fine and very scarce £400-500
This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Kuriheka Collection of British Medals.
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Collection
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.
Private Matthew Soroghan served during the 1st Kaffir War 1834-35. Fewer than 400 medals were issued to men from the 27th, 72nd, and 75th Regiments, who fought during the 1st Kaffir War.
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