Five: Sergeant G. Cheyne, Highland Light Infantry, Queen's South Africa, two clasps, Modder River, Wittebergen (6119 Cpl., 1st High. Lt. Infy.); King's South Africa, two clasps (6119 Cpl., 1st Highland L.I.), renamed; 1914-15 Star (17396 Sjt., High. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (17396 Sjt., H.L.I.), <I>generally very fine</I> (5) | Christie's

Sale 1231

Medals and Militaria relating to the Boer War

Spink London

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20 - 21 October 1999

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Lot 386

Five: Sergeant G. Cheyne, Highland Light Infantry, Queen's South Africa, two clasps, Modder River, Wittebergen (6119 Cpl., 1st High. Lt. Infy.); King's South Africa, two clasps (6119 Cpl., 1st Highland L.I.), renamed; 1914-15 Star (17396 Sjt., High. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (17396 Sjt., H.L.I.), generally very fine (5)

Price realised

GBP 207

Estimate

GBP 180 - GBP 220

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Five: Sergeant G. Cheyne, Highland Light Infantry, Queen's South Africa, two clasps, Modder River, Wittebergen (6119 Cpl., 1st High. Lt. Infy.); King's South Africa, two clasps (6119 Cpl., 1st Highland L.I.), renamed; 1914-15 Star (17396 Sjt., High. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (17396 Sjt., H.L.I.), generally very fine (5)
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Lot Essay

Sergeant G. Cheyne was wounded at Magersfontein, in addition to being accidentally wounded on 2.2.1901.
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