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1st December 2002Gallant 24th Item query
By M.Price
Can anyone help I have just purchased a
item marked Gallant 24th. it as a victorian diamond hallmark the date I believe to be.
7th May 1876 I think ,has this date any
significance. The item is 2 3/4" Tall 2" Wide
Its a soldier pos. officer holding a flag on staff
on the base is the "THE GALLANT 24th.
This is a flat item Metal I think silver I will email photo if required. Thanks Mike
DateReplies
1st December 2002John Young
Please send me a photograph, I'll try to see if I can come up with something.

Given the date it may relate to a previous action suchas Chillianwala, in the Sikh War, as obvious the Colours were involved in that sad episode as well.

John Young,
A.-Z.W.R.S.