The John Nicholson Collection of medals to men who fought in the Kaffir Wars of 1834-53

South Africa 1834-53 (Joseph Feirn, 6th Regt.) minor edge bruises, otherwise very fine £300-£360

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The John Nicholson Collection of medals to men who fought in the Kaffir Wars of 1834-53.

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Joseph Feirn/Fiern served in the Kaffir Wars of 1846-47 and 1850-53, and in the Indian Mutiny (Medal without clasp). He was sent home from India in April 1860 to be discharged. Sold with a 6th Foot pewter tunic button salvaged from the wreck of the Birkenhead and some muster research.