Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Maida (G. Mackay, Capt. 78th Foot) minor edge bruising, otherwise extremely fine £1600-1800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The collection of Medals formed by the Late Clive Nowell.

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George Mackay (or Mackey) was appointed a Lieutenant in the 78th Foot on 4 July 1797, and was promoted to Captain on 13 December 1804. He became Brevet Major on 4 June 1814, and subsequently went on half-pay in the Kelso Regiment.