A Collection of Medals to the 42nd Highlanders and 73rd Foot (Black Watch)

Pair: Sergeant J. Barr, 42nd Foot

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Lucknow (Serjt. J. Barr, 42nd Rl. Highlanders); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., small letter reverse (3609 Sergt. J. Barr 42nd Foot) edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine £300-360

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the 42nd Highlanders and 73rd Foot (Black Watch).

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John Barr was born at Stewarton, Ayrshire, in 1833 and attested for the 42nd Foot on 10 January 1855. He served 21 years 23 days and was awarded the L.S. & G.C. medal on 29 March 1873.