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Auction: 22003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 185

Pair: Private R. Carter, Royal Welsh Fusiliers

Ashantee 1873-4, 1 clasp, Coomassie (654, Pte R. Carter. 2 Bn 23 R.W.Fus: 1873-4); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (654. Pte R.Carter. 2-23rd Foot), edge bruising, very fine (2)

Richard Carter was a shoemaker, who lied regarding his age upon his enlistment at St Sepulchre, Northampton on 5 April 1858. Carter served a total of 21 years, earning his L.S. & G.C. on 1 January 1877, of which nearly twelve were in the Mediterranean and was discharged at Gibraltar on 8 March 1879. Upon his final examination at Netley on 15 April 1879, giving intended place of residence was North Bar Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire.



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Sold for
£550

Starting price
£350