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Sold on 27 September 2016

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The Collection of Medals to Welsh Regiments formed by the Late Llewellyn Lord

Llewellyn Williams Lord, Jr

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№ 17 x

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27 September 2016

Hammer Price:
£440

Candahar Ghuznee Cabul 1842 (Drumr. John Coppin, 41st Regt.) fitted with replacement clip and bar suspension, heavy contact marks and wear, therefore fine £400-500

John Coppin was born at Cheapside, London, and attested for the 41st Foot at Arnee, East Indies, on 24 February 1835, aged 16 years 8 months. He was appointed Drummer on 4 January 1838 and became Sergeant Drum-Major on 5 May 1854. Drum Major Coppin was discharged at Birr on 14 August 1858. Sold with copied discharge papers.