Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1988. D. Sharp. 31st. Regt.) suspension claw loose, number partially double-struck, very fine £80-£100

David Sharp was born in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, in 1823 and attested for the 40th Foot on 20 July 1841. He transferred to the 31st Foot on 1 November 1844, and was discharged to pension on 8 September 1863, after 22 years and 51 days’ service, of which 5 years and 10 months were spent in India; 3 months in the Ionian Isles; 1 year in the Crimea; 10 months in Malta; 1 year and 1 month in Gibraltar; 4 months in South Africa; and 2 years and 7 months in China. Upon retirement he was ‘in possession of the Bronze Star for Maharajpoor; the Medal for the Crimea with clasp for Sebastopol; the Turkish Medal; the Medal for China and clasp for Taku Forts; and the Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct’ (service papers refer).

Sold with copied record of service.