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Auction: 24002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 18

Military General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Roleia, Vimiera (John Flatters, 20th Lt Dragns), small edge bruise, otherwise very fine

Provenance:
Spink, July 1994.

John Flatters was present at the Battle of Vimiera on 21 August 1808, and likely participated in the cavalry charge with his Regiment. They successfully charged the French cavalry and infantry but, overly-excited by their success, continued to charge and were in turn routed by the French. They subsequently suffered heavy casualties including that of their commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Taylor.

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Sold for
£1,200

Starting price
£480