Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 30th May 2024
Lot 48
A Canada General Service Medal 1866-70 to Major Henry Villiers Villiers, District Staff, 2 clasps:
Estimate £250 - £350 | Hammer £1134
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Description
A Canada General Service Medal 1866-70 to Major Henry Villiers Villiers, District Staff, 2 clasps: Fenian Raid 1866 and Fenian Raid 1870 (Maj. H. V. Villiers, Dist. Staff.), impressed, official alteration to unit, good very fine and scarce to a staff officer.
Served in the area of Port Colbourne and Port Maitland including night patrols in a tug. Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel District Staff in 1870.