Four: Sergeant W. Hossack, Royal Horse Artillery

Crimea 1854-56, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (William Hossack. C. Troop. R.H.A.) depot impressed naming, edge prepared prior to naming, with latter part of Christian name corrected; Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Lucknow (Serjt. Wm, Hosack, Rl. H. Art.) suspension claw re-affixed with excess of solder; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (187 Serjt. William Hossack B RHA) naming double struck throughout; Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue, unnamed as issued, pierced with ring suspension, edge bruising and contact marks, generally very fine (4) £600-£800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Simon C. Marriage Collection of Medals to the Artillery.

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William Hossack was born in Cromarty, Ross-shire, and attested for the Royal Horse Artillery on 12 July 1846, serving with ‘C’ Troop, 8th Battalion during the Crimean War. He was promoted Bombardier on 9 May 1855, and Corporal on 3 December of the same year. He saw further service in India during the Great Sepoy Mutiny, and was promoted Sergeant on 22 May 1858. He was discharged on 16 July 1867, after 21 years and 5 days’ service.

Sold with copied discharge papers.