Three: Sergeant W. Dawson, Rifle Brigade, Crimea, two clasps, Alma, Sebastopol, and privately manufactured plain silver 'Balaklava' clasp (Pte., 2nd Bn. R. Bde.), engraved naming; Army Long Service and Good Conduct, V.R. (Serjt., 4th Bn. Rifle Brigade); Turkish Crimea, Sardinian die (Corpl., 2nd Bn. R. Bde.), engraved naming, one or two edge bruises, generally very fine or better, all with contemporary riband buckles for wear (3)

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Three: Sergeant W. Dawson, Rifle Brigade, Crimea, two clasps, Alma, Sebastopol, and privately manufactured plain silver 'Balaklava' clasp (Pte., 2nd Bn. R. Bde.), engraved naming; Army Long Service and Good Conduct, V.R. (Serjt., 4th Bn. Rifle Brigade); Turkish Crimea, Sardinian die (Corpl., 2nd Bn. R. Bde.), engraved naming, one or two edge bruises, generally very fine or better, all with contemporary riband buckles for wear (3)

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Lot Essay

Sergeant William Dawson was born in Lambeth and enlisted in the Rifle Brigade at Westminster in November 1843, aged 21 years. In addition to his verified services at the Battle of the Alma and in the operations before Sebastopol, he served for over seven years in North America and over five years in Malta. Dawson, who was advanced to Sergeant in November 1860, was discharged with an 'Exemplary' character assessment in May 1865.