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Auction: 9004 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 962

Four: Bugle Major W. Reilly, Durham Light Infantry Crimea 1854-56, four clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (William. Reilly. 68th.), regimentally impressed; New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated 1864-1866 (2686. Bugle Mjr. Wm. Reilly. 68th. Lt. Infty.); Meritorious Service Medal, V.R. (Bugle Major. W. Reilly. 68/Foot.); Turkish Crimea, British die, unnamed as issued, re-affixed with New Zealand style suspension, heavy contact marks, generally good fine, the MSM good very fine (4) Estimate £ 800-1,000 2686 Bugle Major William Reilly, born Boyle, Roscommon, Ireland; joined 68th Light Infantry, 1848; Corporal 1855; Sergeant 1858; discharged 1871, after 21 years and 17 days service with the Colours.

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