Auction Catalogue

29 July 1992

Starting at 11:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

The Westbury Hotel  37 Conduit Street  London  W1S 2YF

Lot

№ 267

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29 July 1992

Hammer Price:
£140

INDIA GENERAL SERVICE 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Punjab Frontier 1897-98 (2nd Lieut. W.B.C. Bridge, 2 High. L.I.) very fine

William Basil Charles Bridge served with the Malakand and Buner Field Forces, and was present in the attack and capture of the 'langa Pass (medal with clasp). He was employed with the Mounted Infantry during the South African War (medal with 5 clasps), and later with the Egyptian Army. He retired with the temporary rank of Lieut-Colonel in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.