Auction Catalogue

28 July 1993

Starting at 11:30 AM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

The Westbury Hotel  37 Conduit Street  London  W1S 2YF

Lot

№ 13

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28 July 1993

Hammer Price:
£640

MILITARY GENERAL SERVICE 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Rolcia, Vimiera, Barrosa (G. Smith, 95th Foot, Rifles) dark toned, extremely fine and a unique combination of clasps to the regiment

George Smith is shown as being admitted to Chelsea Hospital as a pensioner on 2 October 1811 as a consequence of being wounded in the right hand at Barrosa. Only 40 clasps for Roleia to the 95th Rifles.