The Collection of Medals formed by the late Robert Lamb

Abyssinia 1867 (Lieut. C. E. B. Leacock, 21st Brigade R.A.) very fine £180-220

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

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Charles Edward Baker Leacock was born in January 1841, and was appointed Lieutenant, R.A., in December 1861. He served with a Steel Mounted Battery throughout the Abyssinian Campaign from 28 December 1867, and was present at the action of Arogee and the capture of Magdala. He retired as Lieutenant Colonel in January 1890.