Candahar 1842 Medal – Private James Davey, H.M. 40th Regiment (The Fighting Fortieth)
£1,395.00
Regiment: 40th (2nd Somersetshire) Regiment of Foot
Era: 1842
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A rare Fighting Fortieth Candahar 1842 medal awarded to Private James Davey, H.M. 40th Regiment of Foot.
Candahar 1842 Medal named to Private James Davey H.M. 40th Regiment
The steel clip has some damage at the front and has been soldered on the the medal itself. Otherwise, the medal is in good condition. Please see photos.
James Davey is confirmed on Gordon Everson’s reconstructed roll from The Fighting Fortieth at Candahar, as having been present during the defence of Candahar in early March 1842. As is often the case, there is a spelling mistake with his name being down as ‘Davie’ instead of Davey on the roll.
Regiment: 40th (2nd Somersetshire) Regiment of Foot
Era: 1842
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