Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria, to include the Brian Ritchie Collection (Part I)

Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Chrystler’s Farm (John Kirkham, 89th Foot) suspension claw and rod re-fixed, otherwise better than very fine £2500-3000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals relating to the American War of 1812 from the collection of William G Cheoros.

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80 clasps issued to the 89th Foot for Chrystler’s Farm. The regiment arrived in America in October 1812, and during 1813 fought actions at Black Rock, Chrystler’s Farm and Fort Niagara; and in 1814 at Longwood, Lundy’s Lane and Fort Erie. Sold with copied pages from the regimental history covering the 89th’s services in North America.