Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

South Africa 1834-53 (Qr. Mr. J. C. Croker, 6th Regt.) fitted with contemporary florally engraved silver ribbon buckle, good very fine £400-£500

This lot is to be sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of Medals, the Property of a Lady.

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John C. Croker was appointed Quartermaster in the 6th (Royal Warwickshire) Regiment on 28 July 1846, and took part in the 2nd and 3rd wars in South Africa. He was Adjutant in the expedition beyond the Kei in January 1847; was Field Adjutant at the beginning of the 3rd war, was acting Brigade Major in July 1851 and D.A.Q.M.G. of the 1st Brigade in February 1852.