Orders, Decorations and Medals (8 December 1994)
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Lot 126
Date of Auction: 8th December 1994
Unsold
Estimate: £1,800 - £2,000
MILITARY GENERAL SERVICE 1793-1814, 12 clasps, Rolcia, Vimiera, Talavera, Busaco, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, Salamanca, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Orthes, Toulouse (W. Vile, Sergt. 40th Foot) some edge bruising and light contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine and scarce
Footnote
Ex Gaskell collection 1911.William Vile served as a Private at Waterloo and was one of only two men of the 40th to receive a 12 clasp medal.