Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (82. Corpl. Maj: G. Larkins, Rl. Horse Gds.) impressed naming, nearly extremely fine £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of David Lloyd.

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George Larkins was born in the Paris of St Lawrence, Ramsgate, Kent, and enlisted into the Royal Horse Guards at Regents Park Barracks by Private Christopher Larkins R.H.G. (presumably his brother) on 28 December 1858, aged 18, a sailor by trade. He was promoted to Corporal of Horse in March 1867; Troop Corporal Major, August 1872; Regimental Corporal Major, December 18880; Warrant Officer, 1 July 1881. Awarded ‘Silver Medal with gratuity of £5 for long service and good conduct’, he was discharged at Regents Park Barracks on 22 December 1885. Sold with copied discharge papers.