Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Crimea 1854-56, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (No. 2352 John. Richardson. 49th...) depot impressed naming, suspension claw crudely re-affixed, heavy contact marks that partially obscure naming, and clasp carriage broken and repaired in places with unofficial rivets, thus overall fair, the Balaklava clasp scarce to unit £240-£280

Jack Webb Collection; Glendining’s, September 1988.

John Richardson was born in Biggleswade and attested there for the 49th Regiment of Foot on 28 January 1846. He served with the Regiment in the Crimea for 1 year and 11 months, and was one of only 2 officer and 16 other ranks from the Regiment present at Balaklava. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, together with a gratuity of £5, on 20 October 1865, and was discharged on 5 April 1867.

Note: Inkermann clasp unconfirmed.