Auction Catalogue

7 November 2024

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Lot

№ 201

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7 November 2024

Hammer Price:
£300

Pair: Major T. Jones, 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards

Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Major. T. Jones. 4th. D.G.) Depot impressed naming; Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue (Major T. Jones. 4th. D.G.) Depot impressed naming, fitted with a non-swivel ring suspension, minor edge bruising and light contact marks, very fine (2) £240-£280

Thomas Jones was commissioned Cornet, by purchase, in the 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards on 23 July 1841, and was promoted Lieutenant by purchase on 19 May 1843, and Captain by purchase on 30 June 1848. He served in the Crimea in 1855, and was present at the battle of the Tchernaya, and at the siege of Sebastopol.