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Lot

№ 287

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8 May 2019

Hammer Price:
£360

Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (S. Skeere, 3rd Lt. Dragns.) edge bruising and contact marks, therefore good fine £380-£420

S. Skeere attested for the 3rd Light Dragoons, and served with them during the First Sikh War 1845-46, where he was present at the battles of Moodkee, Ferozeshuhur, and Sobraon, and was wounded at the battle of Ferozeshuhur on 21 December 1845 (medal and 2 clasps); and during the Second Sikh War 1848-49, where he was present at the battles of Chilianwala and Gookerat.