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8 Aug 2021: It was likely for participation in this operation that this medal was awarded, to Sapper Dasappa of the Madras Sappers and Miners. ... Lester Watson purchased the medal from the London dealers Baldwin at some point before 1928.

8 Aug 2021: Reverse, a collection of war trophies. Coorg Medal, issued by the British East India Co., 1837. ... Lester Watson purchased the medal at some point before 1928.

8 Aug 2021: This medal was awarded to Private F. Bird of the 80th Foot, which unit joined the campaign against Sekukuni once the Galekas and Gaikis were temporarily pacified. ... Lester Watson purchased his medal from the London dealers Spink at some point before

8 Aug 2021: The earliest issues of the medal indicate that the War was not expected to last as long as it did, as they bear the dates 1899-1900 in the reverse field. ... Lester Watson purchased the medal at some point before 1928.

8 Aug 2021: This medal was awarded to Private Mir Arab of the 27th Bombay Light Infantry, part of the Indian Contingent in Africa. ... Lester Watson purchased the medal from the London dealers Spink at some point before 1928.

8 Aug 2021: This medal bears a bar for participation in this unsuccessful campaign, and also for action during the long siege of Sevastopol. ... Lester Watson purchased his medal at some point before 1928. The Museum gratefully acknowledges the help of Mr G.

8 Aug 2021: The recipient of this medal, Private William Smith of the 31st Regiment, was involved in the 1858 capture of the Taku Forts which permitted the advance to Tientsin. ... His medal was purchased by Lester Watson at some point before 1928.

8 Aug 2021: This medal was awarded to Joshua Sheppard, Ship's Boy in the 5th-rate frigate HMS Fox. ... Lester Watson purchased the medal at some point before 1928.

8 Aug 2021: by the issue of the Military General Service Medal, those serving in the Navy at the time were recognised with the Naval General Service Medal. ... The award of this bar to him has been verified. Lester Watson purchased the medal at some point before 1928

8 Aug 2021: time. This medal was awarded to Sapper Munisami of the Queen's Own Madras Sappers & Miners, who was wounded by gunshot in the defence of Malakand. ... Lester Watson purchased his medal at some point before 1928.