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Auction: 16001 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 357

A Fine Sudan Medal to Private G. Baker, 21st Lancers, Who Charged With 'A' Squadron at the Battle of Omdurman, 2.9.1898, Where He Received A Severe Sword Wound to the Arm
Queen's Sudan 1896-98 (4064 P'te G. Baker 21/L'crs.), light contact marks, very fine

4064 Private G. Baker took part in the celebrated charge at Omdurman, 2.9.1898, whilst serving in Major H. Finn's 'A' Squadron, 21st Lancers, one of whose four Troops was commanded by Lieutenant Winston Churchill, 4th Hussars; the Squadron had one man killed, and Lieutenant Brinton and six men wounded during the charge.

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£3,500