Special Collections

Sold on 22 June 1999

1 part

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The Collection of Medals formed by the late Robert Lamb

Robert Lamb

Lot

№ 516

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22 June 1999

Hammer Price:
£390

Four: Naick Makka, Mountain Battery, Royal Artillery
Afghanistan 1878-80, 2 clasps, Ali Musjid, Kandahar (Driver, 11 By. 9 Bde. R.A.); Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (Driver, No. 11 Mn. By. R.A.); India General Service 1854-95, 3 clasps, Burma 1885-7, Burma 1887-89, Hazara 1891 (103 Naick, No. 1 By. 1st Bde. E. Dn. R.A.); Indian Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (103 Naick, No. 9 Mn. By. R.A.) pitting and contact wear, otherwise nearly very fine or better and a scarce group (4) £250-300

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

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During the Afghan War 11 Battery 9 Brigade, R.A., played a distinguished part and only E Battery B Brigade suffered higher casualties in the campaign.