A Crimean War ‘Battle of Inkermann’ D.C.M. awarded to Sergeant Joseph Mitchell, Royal Artillery

Distinguished Conduct Medal, V.R. (S...t. Joseph Mitchell, Royal Arty.) edge bruising and contact marks obscuring part of rank, otherwise nearly very fine £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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Sergeant Joseph Mitchell served with 6/11 Battalion, Royal Artillery, in the Crimea. He was awarded to D.C.M. for the Battle of Inkermann on 5 November 1854, and was slightly wounded at the assault on the Quarries on 7 June 1855. He was also awarded a Knight’s badge of the Legion of Honour.