The Collection of Medals formed by the late John Darwent

Military General Service 1793-1814, 9 clasps, Roleia, Vimiera, Corunna, Salamanca, Vittoria, St. Sebastian, Nivelle, Nive, Toulouse (C. Davis, Serjt. 9th Foot) carriage for first three clasps a little distorted and minor edge bruising, otherwise dark toned, very fine £1800-2200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals formed by the late John Darwent.

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Rolls confirm entitlement to 9 clasps but show Fuentes D’Onor instead of Toulouse, at which battle the regiment was not present; the medal however appears to be as issued. Four medals with 9 clasps to the 9th Foot and three medals with 10 clasps.

Charles Davis was born in the Parish of Westminster, London, circa 1788, and enlisted into the 9th Foot at Bagshot, Surrey, on 20 June 1800, aged 12 years. He was discharged as a Colour Sergeant at Grenada on 2 May 1825, and admitted to pension on 21 September 1825. Cause of discharge is shown as being due to impaired constitution from chronic dysentery and service in the West Indies, where he spent over six years. An additional not on his discharge documents records that ‘he has recently ruptured a blood vessel and is very ill.’ Charles Davis died at Bridge, Kent, on 19 May 1859, aged 72 years. Sold with copy discharge papers and death certificate.