United Kingdom. A Crimea Medal 1854-1856, 62Nd (Wiltshire) Regiment Of Foot Auction inside of a white enameled

inside of a white enameled cross bearing initials “RDH” for “REICHSFACHSCHAFT DEUTSCHER HEBAMMEN” (“REICH ASSOCIATION OF GERMAN MIDWIVES”)

and matching pair of Wehrmacht Engineer Officer’s collar tabs

measuring 26 mm (w) x 218 mm (l)

an additional two-piece constructed lyre and wreath with "STL" insignia in silvered and gilt metal

Footnote: William Charles Smaill was born on January 30

United Kingdom. A Crimea Medal 1854-1856, 62Nd (Wiltshire) Regiment Of Foot Auction inside of a white enameledSEBASTOPOL (3566 Pte J. McGRATH. 62nd FOOT.). Naming is engraved in italic capitals. In silver, bruised, edge nicks, contact marks, replacement ribbon, fine. Footnote: In January 1854, with war brewing in the Black Sea, the 62nd (Wiltshire) Regiment of Foot put on notice for service in Crimea. The regiment saw action in the Crimean War as part of the Second Division. The regiment participated in the Siege of Sevastopol in the winter of 1854. On