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    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 935

    Six: Sergeant Drummer A.J. Court, Gordon Highlanders, Egypt, dated, four clasps, Tel-el-Kebir, Suakin 1884, El-Teb-Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85 (1380 Lce. Cpl., 1/Gord. Highrs.); India General Serivce 1895-1902, one clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895 (845 Sgt. Dr., 1st Bn. Gord. Highrs.); Queen's South Africa, two clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State (845 Sgt. Dmr., Gord. Highrs.); Army Long Service and Good Conduct, V.R. (845 S. Drumr., Gord. Highrs.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R. (Sjt. Drmr., Gordons); Khedive's Star 1882, the reverse officially impressed, the first two with edge bruising and contact wear, about very fine, the remainder very fine and better, a remarkable combination of awards (6)

    Price realised

    GBP 2,070

    Estimate

    GBP 1,000 - GBP 1,200

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    Six: Sergeant Drummer A.J. Court, Gordon Highlanders, Egypt, dated, four clasps, Tel-el-Kebir, Suakin 1884, El-Teb-Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85 (1380 Lce. Cpl., 1/Gord. Highrs.); India General Serivce 1895-1902, one clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895 (845 Sgt. Dr., 1st Bn. Gord. Highrs.); Queen's South Africa, two clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State (845 Sgt. Dmr., Gord. Highrs.); Army Long Service and Good Conduct, V.R. (845 S. Drumr., Gord. Highrs.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R. (Sjt. Drmr., Gordons); Khedive's Star 1882, the reverse officially impressed, the first two with edge bruising and contact wear, about very fine, the remainder very fine and better, a remarkable combination of awards (6)

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