Pair: Private J. Habershon, 45th (Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot

South Africa 1834-53 (J. Habershon. 45th. Regt.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1225. J. Habershon. 45th. Regt.) edge bruising to first, nearly very fine and better (2) £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals - The Property of a Gentleman.

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John Habershon was born in Sheffield in June 1814 and attested for the 45th Regiment of Foot in his home city on 5 October 1837. A scissors’ smith by trade, he was posted to Gibraltar, Montevideo and the Cape of Good Hope, a period of overseas service with the Sherwood Foresters spanning over 15 years. In possession of the Kaffir War Medal for 1846-47 and 1853, Habershon was discharged unfit for further duty at Chatham on 20 June 1859 in consequence of chronic rheumatism and being ‘worn out from long service and climate.’

Sold with copied service record.