Medals relating to the American War of 1812 from the collection of William G Cheoros

Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, St. Sebastian, Nivelle, Nive (G. Tomkins, 85th Foot) edge bruising, otherwise good very fine £550-650

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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Sold with various copy muster rolls and pay lists which show George Tomkins as embarked on board the ship Golden Fleece, bound for America. The 85th Arrived in July 1814 and in that year fought at Bladensburg, Washington, Baltimore, and New Orleans.