3214. Crimea 1854 pair to 5th Dragoon Guards
Crimea 1854 medal bar Sebastopol "Pte W. McLean, 5th Dragoon Gds" officially impressed naming; Turkish Crimea medal 1855 British issue "No. 598 Pt. W. McLean, 5th Dragoon Gds". Regimentally impressed naming "William McLean was born in the Parish of Barony, near Glasgow and enlisted in the 5th Dragoon Guards in May 1838, aged 18 years. A somewhat chequered career followed, which included 40 entries in the Regimental Defaulters book and four appearances before a court martial, yet by the time of his discharge at Manchester in March 1870, his conduct was assessed as very good. His papers also verify his medal and Sebastopol clasp, in addition to the Turkish medal. McLean's intended place of residence was Acton Street, Birmingham. The Crimea medal with refixed suspender, and possibly a copy clasp. Edge bruising and some contact wear.
Price: near VF $975.00 Canadian
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