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Auction: 21003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 288

Three: Private J. Patterson, 72nd Highlanders

Crimea 1854-56, one clasp, Sebastopol (2853 John Patterson 72nd Highlanders); Indian Mutiny 1857-58, one clasp, Central India (John Patterson, 72nd Highlanders); Turkish Crimea 1855, British issue (No. 2853 Private John. Patterson. 72nd Highlanders), name and regiment on first re-engraved in running script with floral decoration, polished and heavy contact marks to first, fair (3)

John Patterson (also spelled 'Paterson') attested for the 72nd Highlanders on 16 May 1853 at Brechin (just north of Dundee), his trade noted as a Weaver and aged 17. His discharge papers note good conduct throughout his 11 years of service - nine of these abroad - and confirm his Medals, being discharged at his own request in 1864.

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Sold for
£480

Starting price
£210