Presentation Cup and Saucer, white metal, believed manufactured in Malta and so marked on base of saucer, the cup inscribed ‘Presented Cr. St. A. C. Virgo by the N.C.O.s & men of Letter A. Co. on his departure from the 52nd L.I. as a mark of our respect & esteem Gibraltar 12 Jany. 1874’, contained in a silk lined fitted presentation case with additional provision for a spoon?, case a little distressed, especially the hinged lid, otherwise reasonable condition £50-£100

Albert Cooke Virgo had served with the 52nd (Oxfordshire) Light Infantry since 1856 and was present during the Indian Mutiny at the siege and storming of Delhi (Medal with Clasp). He was also awarded the L.S. & G.C. medal with gratuity of £5. Sold with copied discharge papers. He was at present at Malta, September 1868 to May 1873, and then at Gibraltar until 17 June 1874, when he took up an appointment to the Permanent Staff of the 5th Royal Lancashire Militia. Sold with copied discharge papers.