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№ 466

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6 December 2023

Estimate: £2,800–£3,400

Waterloo 1815 (Lieut. William Wolf, 1st Line Batt. K.G.L.) fitted with replacement steel clip and ring suspension, some light marks, otherwise good very fine £2,800-£3,400

Whitaker Collection 1908.

William Wolf was appointed Ensign in the 1st Line Battalion, King’s German Legion, on 24 November 1812, and promoted to Lieutenant on 21 May 1813. He served in the Peninsula from January 1813 to April 1814, and was present at Vittoria, Tolosa, St Sebastian, Bidassoa, Nivelle, Nive, St Etienne, and Bayonne. He also served the campaign of 1815 and was present at the battle of Waterloo.