Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1553. Tp: S. Maj: A. Sillitoe. 7th Hussars.) engraved naming, edge bruising, otherwise very fine £80-£100

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

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Alexander Sillitoe was born in the Parish of Sudbury, near Colchester, Suffolk, and attested for the 7th Hussars at Westminster on 4 February 1874, aged 20, a carman by trade. He was promoted to Corporal in January 1879, to Sergeant in September 1883, to Troop Sergeant-Major in October 1886, and to Squadron Sergeant-Major in January 1893. He served overseas in Natal from February 1881 to July 1882, and in India from November 1886 to November 1892, and was finally discharged on 8 March 1895. Sold with copied discharge papers which confirm L.S. & G.C. medal.