Baldwin & Sons
Auction 75 26 September 2012
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MILITARY MEDALS. Campaign Singles. SECOND CHINA WAR MEDAL, 1857-60, single clasp, Taku Forts 1860 (Andw Benham, 1st Bn 3rd Regt); officially impressed. Toned, previously well polished and one or two light hairline scratches, generally about very fine.
Private Andrew Benham is confirmed on the China Medal Roll 1856-1860 as being entitled to the above single clasp medal. Sold with copy discharge papers, showing him as originating from Alton Hants, who attested for service at Winchester 22 December 1855, aged only 15 years old. These papers also confirm his entitlement to the above medal and clasp.
Estimate: £150-200
Private Andrew Benham is confirmed on the China Medal Roll 1856-1860 as being entitled to the above single clasp medal. Sold with copy discharge papers, showing him as originating from Alton Hants, who attested for service at Winchester 22 December 1855, aged only 15 years old. These papers also confirm his entitlement to the above medal and clasp.
Estimate: £150-200