Crimea 1854-56, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (G. Smales, 68th Regt.), officially impressed naming, edge nick/cut at 9 o’clock, otherwise nearly extremely fine £600-700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Brian Kieran Collection.

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George Smales, who was embarked for the Crimea with the 68th Foot in May 1854, was attached to the depot at Scutari from mid-December of the same year and died there on 9 January 1855. His name is commemorated on the Crimea War Memorial in Leeds Parish Church (accompanying research refers).