Lot 2606

Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Crimea Medal 1854-56, - clasp - Sebastopol. W.Norris. 90th Regt. Impressed. Contact marks and edge nicks, otherwise very fine.

Ex DNW Ltd UK Auction September 2008 (lot 1112).
William Norris, age 18; Enl.24Jan1845 at Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland, in 90th Regiment of Foot; severely wounded on 05Jul1855 at Sebastopol; after spending 11 days in the regimental hospital he was moved to the field hospital at Balaklava where he died from his wounds on 12Aug1855.
With research.

Estimate
$800
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$850

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