Lot Archive

Lot

№ 454

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7 December 2005

Hammer Price:
£2,700

Waterloo 1815 (Lieut. J. Nicholson, 3rd Batt. 14th Reg. Foot) fitted with steel clip and silver bar suspension, nearly extremely fine £2000-2500

John Nicholson was appointed Ensign in the 14th Foot on 25 December 1813, and promoted to Lieutenant in April 1815. He fought with the 14th at the battle of Waterloo and also at the taking of Cambray, was placed on half-pay in March 1816. He was subsequently appointed Quartermaster in the East York Militia and was still serving in this position until at least 1864.