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Sold on 29 June 2006

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The Kuriheka Collection of British Medals

Colonel Joseph Cowie Nichols, C.B.E., V.D., J.P

Lot

№ 200 x

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29 June 2006

Hammer Price:
£310

South Africa 1834-53 (John P. Gilbert, 73rd Regt.) edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise better than good fine £250-300

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

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Collection

568 medals to this regiment, comprising 38 for the 2nd Kaffir War 1846-47, 197 for the 3rd Kaffir War 1850-53, and 333 to those who fought in both the 2nd and 3rd Kaffir Wars, the latter including Private John P. Gilbert.