Coincidence reunites Crimean medals at Leeds auction

Two medals awarded to the same man during the Crimean War, but separated for many years in different collections, have been reunited after selling to the same buyer at Smith & Wilde’s March 21 auction of militaria at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.

Sgt Frederick Minster of the Scot's Guards won a Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry in Novemb…

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