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Auction: 20002 - Orders, Decorations, Medals & Space Exploration
Lot: 277

Five: Sergeant Instructor W. McKay, Seaforth Highlanders and Scottish Rifles

Afghanistan 1878-80, 3 clasps, Charasia, Kabul, Kandahar (1548, Cr. Sgt. W. Mc.Kay, 72nd. Highrs.); Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (1548 Col. Sergt. W. McKay 72nd. Highlanders); Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Tel-el-Kebir (1548, Sgt. W. McKay, 1/Sea. Highrs:); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., small letter reverse (1240. Sergt. Instr. W. McKay. Sco: Rif:); Khedive's Star 1882, reverse inscribed '1548 Sgt. W. McKay. 1/Sea: Hrs', contact marks overall, nearly very fine (5)

William McKay was born at St Andrews, Aberdeen and was a comb maker upon his enlistment in the 72nd Highlanders on 26 December 1866, having previously been a member of the Aberdeenshire Militia. Having seen active service in Afghanistan and Egypt, he transferred to the Scottish Rifles in March 1884; sold with copied roll and service records.

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Sold for
£950

Starting price
£700