Three: Sergeant William Blevins, 9th Foot

Cabul 1842 (*No. 1135 Sergt. William Blevins HM 9th Regt*) naming correctly engraved in the regimental style, original steel clip and straight bar suspension; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 1st issue, large letter reverse, edge dated, impressed naming (William Blevins, Serjt. 9th Regiment Foot 1847) original steel clip and rectangular bar suspension; 9th Foot Regimental Medal, struck silver with applied figure of Britannia seated, the right hand extended holding a branch of laurel, the left arm supported by a shield holds a trident, the British lion crouches at her feet; beneath applied Roman numerals ‘IX’; the reverse, within an engraved wreath the inscription ‘Sergeant William Blevins Presented by the Sergeants H.M.s 9th Regt. as a token of esteem.’ fitted with integral rings and rectangular bar suspension, light contact marks, otherwise good very fine and rare (3) £1,200-£1,600

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

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Cheylesmore Collection 1930; Tilling Collection.

William Blevins was born in the Parish of Kilmore, Co. Armagh, and originally attested for the 12th Foot on 23 May 1825, aged 17 years. During his service with the 12th Foot he served for 8 years 11 months at Gibraltar, being promoted to Corporal on 20 February 1833. He transferred to the 9th Foot on 28 May 1835, reverting to the rank of Private, the regiment preparing for overseas service in India. He landed there on 22 October 1835, was promoted to Corporal in January 1837 and to Sergeant in January 1840, whilst proceeding on service to Afghanistan. He applied for discharge at Meerut which became effective on 30 September 1846, and then proceeded on repatriation. His service terminated at Chatham on 8 June 1847, his L.S. & G.C. medal being awarded the same year.

Sold with copied discharge papers.