The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria

Ghuznee 1839 (Bugler Wm. Pryor 13th Regt.) naming impressed in reverse centre, original suspension and fitted with silver ribbon buckle, nearly extremely fine £600-£800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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The style of naming is the the same as found on some Jellalabad medals and is thought to have been paid for by the Commanding Officer of the 13th Light Infantry.

William Pryor served in the 13th Light Infantry from 1819 until invalided home shortly before the Jellalabad campaign. During 1839 he spent three periods in hospital, 21 April to 27 May, 15 June to 13 July, and 15 September to 5 November. He embarked at Calcutta for England on 5 February 1842, was promoted to Corporal on 26 October 1842, and was in Fort Pitt General Hospital from 23 December 1842 to 4 January 1843. He was finally discharged on 15 February 1843. He is also entitled to the medal for ‘Ava’ which was sold by Sotheby’s in March 1984. Sold with copied discharge papers.