Lot 183
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CRIMEA 1854-56, one clasp, Alma (Lieut. Wm. S. Worthington, 33rd Foot), engraved in the 'official' Hunt & Roskell style, claw repaired, very fine

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CRIMEA 1854-56, one clasp, Alma (Lieut. Wm. S. Worthington, 33rd Foot), engraved in the 'official' Hunt & Roskell style, claw repaired, very fine
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

Lieutenant William Stenhouse Worthington was severely wounded at the Battle of Alma on 20.9.1854. Whilst with the Colours he was shot through both legs, injuries that led to an amputation and ultimately his demise on 24.9.1854.