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CRIMEA 1854-56, three clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol (T. Barge, 1st Batn. Rifle Bde.), officially impressed naming, edge nicks and slightly polished, otherwise very fine

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CRIMEA 1854-56, three clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol (T. Barge, 1st Batn. Rifle Bde.), officially impressed naming, edge nicks and slightly polished, otherwise 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

Private Thomas Barge was killed in action on 20.11.1854, when some 200 men of the 1st Battalion carried out a bold night assault on the Russian-held rifle pits (or 'Ovens') on the high ground before Sebastopol. Despite mounting casualties and fierce counter-attacks - the enemy 'poured grape and cannister' on their foe - the gallant Riflemen captured, and held, their objective. For their gallantry and leadership on this occasion, Lieutenants W.J.M. Cunninghame and C.T. Bourchier were awarded the V.C.