A SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 1879 WITH 1879 CLASP TO RICHARD MONTGOM...

A SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 1879 WITH 1879 CLASP TO RICHARD MONTGOMERY OF THE 99TH FOOT. A South Africa medal with 1879 clasp named to 1010 Pte R. Montgomery 99th Foot. Richard Montgomery, a baker prior to his service, joined the Regiment at the age of 19 on the 9th February 1878, he transferred to the Reserve in January 1890. Provenance: The Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Benskin Green Collection, purchased in May 1945 from Baldwin for 9s 6d. Loaned to 'The Wardrobe' Military museum Salisbury by Dr J. Green 1982 - 2026.

Estimate:£500

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