287, Lot: 626. Estimate $200. Sold for $220. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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HANOVER. Victoria. 1837-1901. AR Medal (36mm, 38.24 g, 12h). Crimean War. Presented to Assistant Storekeeper William Benson. By W. Wyon. Struck at the Royal mint. Dated 1854. Crowned bust left / Victory flying right, crowning soldier standing facing, holding shield. Edge: ASS
T STOREKEEPER. W
M BENSON. COMMIS
T. Hayward, Birch, and Bishop 72. VF, toned, scattered marks, service clasps missing, modern velcro attached to ribbon.
A scarce medal presented to a civilian.