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Lot

№ 17

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4 July 2001

Hammer Price:
£360

Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Sebastopol (Capt. I. G. Campbell, 42nd Foot) contemporary engraved naming, fitted with silver ribbon buckle, some minor scuff marks, otherwise nearly extremely fine £300-350

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

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John Gordon Campbell was appointed Ensign by purchase on 17 November 1848, and became Lieutenant in May 1853 and Captain in March 1855, both ranks being obtained by purchase.