Crimea 1854-56, 2 clasps, Alma, Inkermann (Lieut. Henry Thorold. 33rd. Foot.) officially impressed naming, nearly extremely fine £400-£500

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

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Henry Thorold served in the Crimea with the 33rd (The Duke of Wellington’s) Regiment of Foot and is confirmed upon the roll as having been killed in action at the Battle of Inkermann on 5 November 1854. The Regiment witnessed bitter fighting during the engagement, but managed to advance despite heavy losses and a strong defence by the Russians; casualties are recorded as 3 officers and 61 men. Thorold is further entitled to the Sebastopol clasp, although the medal appears entirely as issued.

Sold with copied medal roll entries.