Special Collections

Sold on 19 September 2003

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The Collection of Medals Formed by The Late Major David Evans, T.D.

Major David Evans, T.D.

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№ 529

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19 September 2003

Hammer Price:
£340

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Delhi (Corpl. John Smith, 1st Bn., 8th Regt.) edge bruising, nearly very fine £250-300

Corporal John Smith was severely wounded in the right arm at Delhi on 18 September 1857. (Although several John Smith’s served with the 1/8th Regiment during the Indian Mutiny, only one held the rank of Corporal).