Lot 1635
Crimean War medal pair to Michael Callaghan, 63rd Regiment. British Crimean War Medal. Four clasps: ‘Alma’, ‘Balaklava’, ‘Inkermann’ and "Sebastopol’ (MICHEAL. CALLAGHAN. 63RD. REGT.). Cleaned, contact marks. Very fine; and Turkish Crimean War Medal, Sardinian issue (MICHL CALLIGAN 63 REGT), converted to pinback. Cleaned, contact marks, Fine. Included is Callaghan’s obituary in a newspaper clipping from the ‘Rochester Democrat and Chronicle’, Rochester, NY March 30, 1910. A native of Galway, Ireland, Callaghan entered the army before he was 17 and fought in the Crimean War, later moving to the US. The clipping quotes Callaghan about his memories of the war. Also included is an early 1900s photo postcard of Callaghan and his pet dog. Estimated Value $1,250 - UP
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