Auction Catalogue

16 July 2020

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

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Lot

№ 498

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16 July 2020

Hammer Price:
£1,200

North West Canada 1885, 1 clasp, Saskatchewan (Pte. R. Tipton, 10th Batt. R.G.) good very fine £500-£600

Richard Tipton is confirmed on the roll of the 10th Royal Grenadiers for the medal and clasp, and served in No. 4 Company. Incorrectly shown as ‘Tippin’ on some rolls but Pay List and his own signature clearly give ‘Tipton’. Sold with research and two letters from Barbara M. Wilson confirming name.