Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 14001 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 565

Crimea 1854-56, three clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol, last clasp loose on riband as issued later (Major Thos. N Dalton 49th. Foot), contemporarily engraved in 'Hunt and Roskell' style, extremely fine

Major Thomas Norcliffe Dalton, Commissioned Ensign, 61st (South Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot, June 1837; promoted Lieutenant, December 1840; Captain, April 1846; served with the Regiment during the Second Sikh War 1848-49, and was present at the passage of the Chenab, and in the Battles of Sadoolapore, Chilianwala, 13.1.1849, and Goojerat, 21.2.1849 (Medal with two clasps); later served with the Field Force in pursuit of the enemy to the Khyber Pass, March 1849; promoted Major, February 1851; transferred to the 49th (Princess Charlotte of Wales's) Regiment of Foot, 1853, and served with the Regiment in the Crimea; Mentioned in Lord Raglan's Despatch (London Gazette 10.10.1854); killed in action at the Battle of Inkermann, 5.11.1854- whilst leading his men in an assault he was struck by a musket ball in the head, and died on the battlefield. Had he survived, Major Dalton would have been recommended for the honour of the Third Class of the Order of the Bath (London Gazette 31.7.1855).

Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate
£1,200 to £1,600