22nd Mar, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Militaria & Ethnographica
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A South Africa Medal 1834-1853, awarded to W.ROBERTS. 45TH REGT.
Footnote:- William Roberts served with the 45th Regiment of Foot (Nottinghamshire) (Sherwood Foresters), in the Eighth Xhosa War. This was a war between the British Empire and Xhosa (known in the 19th century as the Kaffirs) as well as Khoikhoi forces, between 1850 and 1853. It was the eighth of nine Xhosa Wars.
Sold for £420
Estimated at £400 - £600
Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 22nd Mar, 2023
The sale will offer a good Private Collection of 19th Century Pistols, including fine pair of 19th Century 28 Bore Percussion Saw Handled Duelling/Target Pistols by Edward London and a U.S. Colt Model 1851 Navy Six Shooter. They are joined by interesting medal groups, including a Second World War Group awarded to Sergeant George Nattrass, a survivor of the Battle of Arnhem, which are sold alongside a published account of his experiences in the Battle (READ MORE). Further highlights include an Edwardian Officer's Dress Sporran to the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders and a good selection of edged weapons from Private Collections.
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Tuesday 21st March 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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