Lot Archive

Lot

№ 56

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25 February 1998

Hammer Price:
£820

Waterloo 1815 (Capt. Henry Wynne, 23rd Reg. Foot, R.W.F.) fitted with original steel clip and later ring suspension, edge bruising, otherwise very fine £900-1200

Captain Henry Wynne was severely wounded at the battle of Orthes, 27 February, 1814. He commanded the Light Company and, although his company is shown on the Waterloo medal roll, he himself is not listed.