Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

South Africa 1834-53 (Corpl. Keyran Dunny, 43rd R...) heavy edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise fine £240-£300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The John Nicholson Collection of medals to men who fought in the Kaffir Wars of 1834-53.

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Keyran Dunny was born in the Parish of St John’s, Kilkenny, and enlisted into the 43rd Foot at Clonmel on 18 September 1851, aged 24, a shoemaker by trade. He served 21 years 21 days, including 2 years 3 months at the Cape of Good Hope, 9 years 11 months in India, and 2 years 7 months in New Zealand. He was discharged at Cork on 8 October 1871, conduct very good and ‘in possession of Medals for Kaffir War, Indian Mutiny & New Zealand. Granted Medal with Gratuity of £5.0.0. for Long Service and Good Conduct.’ Sold with a 43rd Foot pewter tunic button salvaged from the wreck of the Birkenhead, copied discharge papers and other research.