Punjab 1848-49. With 2 x clasps 'Goojerat' & 'Chilianwala' (Henry Pearce. 14th Lt Dragns)

Twice Wounded-in-Action: During the Indian Mutiny Henry Pearce was wounded in two different actions - including once by a sword cut - firstly at the battle of Betwa, 1 April 1858, a historic Victoria Cross engagement for the 14th Light Dragoons, and secondly at Koonch on 7 May 1858

Medal(s) & Clasps Verification: The Punjab Medal and both clasps, together with later campaign meda...  read more

Code: 24762

Crimea Medal 1854-56, With 3 x clasps 'Alma', 'Inkermann' & 'Sebastopol' (G. Brown. 2nd Batn. Rifle Bde.)

The medal with officially impressed naming

Died-in-Crimea: The recipient Sergeant George Brown, is confirmed having 'Died' on 11 December 1854 while on active service in the Crimea (Ref Casualty Return WO25/9/56 & 'Rifle Green in the Crimea' (Caldwell & Cooper, 1994))

Medal & Clasps Verification: The medal and all 3 x clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective...  read more

Code: 24761

Ottoman Turkey: Crimea Medal 1854-1855. With 'Sardinian' reverse

Un-named as issued

The medal pierced with ring for suspension

Condition: Toned GVF  read more

Code: 24760

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Burma 1885-7 (257 Pte J. Russell. 2nd. Bn. R. Sco: Fus.)

Medal and Clasp Verification: Private John Russell 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers is confirmed entitled to the IGS 1854 medal with clasp 'Burma 1885-87', per the below referenced medal roll:

- IGS 1854 with clasp: WO 100/69 under remarks was 'Actively engaged against Dacoits'

Sold together with hard-copy medal roll entry page

The recipients 'col...  read more

Code: 24759

China Medal 1857-60 (Second Opium War). No clasp

An un-named example as issued from the Royal Mint for award to Officers, Ratings and Other Ranks of the Royal Navy & Royal Marines

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 24758

China Medal 18'57-1860. With clasp 'Canton 1857

Un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel

6 x different medal clasps were issued for the 'Second Opium War, comprising 5 x battle clasps of which 'Taku Forts 1857' was the earliest, and a generic 'China 1842' clasp awarded to personnel who had previously served in the first 'Opium War'

Condition: VF  read more

Code: 24757

China Medal 1857-60. With clasp 'Taku Forts 1860' (J. Down, A.B., H.M.S. Snap.)

A Unique Officially Named Medal to Ship: This is the only officially named (impressed) Second Opium War China Medal that was ever issued to any of the recipients who were crew members of the Royal Navy 'Gunboat' H.M.S. Snap

During its commission in the East Indies & Far East H.M.S. Snap qualified for one campaign medal, i.e., Second China War Medal 1857-60, with or without clasp<...  read more

Code: 24756

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp (Sepoy Runnoo, 1st Punjab Infy)

The recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 1st Punjab Infantry (Punjab Frontier Force), of the Bengal Presidency Army

1st Punjab Infantry: Reference 'The Afghan Campaigns of 1878-1880 (S. H. Shadbolt, 1882)':

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On the outbreak of the war the 1st Punjab Infantry was stationed at Quetta, Baluchi...  read more

Code: 24755

Cape of Good Hope General Service, 1900, single clasp, Basutoland (Tpr. R.H. Francis. .Kimberley L. Hse)

The recipient was Trooper R. H. Francis, Kimberley Light Horse

Medal & Clasp Verification: Both the medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective printed campaign medal roll - from which the medal is here accompanied by the hard copy photocopied entry page for Trooper Francis



An estimated total of 67 x CGHGSM's were awarded to the Kimberl...  read more

Code: 24754

Queen's South Africa Medal. Silver issue with clasp 'Transvaal' (8332 Pte. J. Shirras. Gordon Highrs:)

Gordon Highlanders Volunteers: The recipient was not a regular soldier, but a volunteer, who prior to embarking for overseas service during the South African War, had been a part-time volunteer soldier, serving with the 5th Volunteer Battalion Gordon Highlanders. QSA medals named to Gordon Highlander volunteers, were named in exactly the same style / designation as the QSA's awarded to the regu...  read more

Code: 24753