Three: Sergeant Major G. Mathews, 14th Foot

Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Serjt. Major. George. Mathews. No. 2127 14th Regt.) regimentally impressed naming; Meritorious Service Medal, V.R. (Sergt. Maj: G. Mathews. Late 1/14th Foot.); Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue (No. 2127. Serjt. Major. G. Mathews. 1. B. 14. Foot.) engraved naming, pierced for ring suspension as issued, light contact marks, otherwise very fine or better (3) £600-800

George Mathews was born in Londonderry, Ireland, and attested there for the 14th Foot in January 1843. He was promoted Corporal on 29 May 1849; Sergeant on 10 November 1852; Colour-Sergeant on 10 May 1854; and Sergeant Major on 9 October 1855. He was awarded the L.S. & G.C., which would have been surrendered upon receipt of the Meritorious Service Medal with annuity of £10. He was discharged 15 March 1864, having served 21 years and 67 days with the Colours.