Crimean War Medals to Sergeant Samuel Lucas, 68th Regiment

An original set of 2 Victorian Era medals to Sergeant Samuel Lucas, of the 68th Regiment of foot (Durham light Infantry) who served in the Crimean war, gaining 4 campaign bars for his service. The 68th saw heavy losses during the Crimean campaign, especially at the defence of Inkermann, where the regiment threw off their red uniform jackets, thus exposing themselves in the gallant defence against their Russian attackers. Medals include: Crimea medal, with four clasps 'SEBASTOPOL', 'INKERMANN', 'BALAKLAVA' & 'ALMA', being correctly named to Serjt. SAML LUCAS, 68TH LT. Infy. (faint spots from polishing) Turkish Crimea medal, un-named as issued. Good condition overall, polish wear evident to these display court mounted medals. These were sourced locally here in WA. The rolls confirm that there were 2 Samuel Lucas's in the 68th who both received the 4 bar Crimea and Turkish medals, this being one of them. The unit were heavily engaged in the Crimean war, hence the 4 bar entitlement and the following extract tends to show why: