A scarce Victorian Army L.S. & G.C. and Naval L.S. & G.C. group of four awarded to Bandsman E. Cavanagh, Royal Navy, late Drummer, 12th Foot

South Africa 1834-53 (Drumr. Edwd. Cavanagh, 12th Regt); Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (E. Cavanagh. Bandn. H.M.S. ‘Northumberland’); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1923 Drumr Edwd. Cavanagh 2nd Batt 12th Foot); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Edwd. Cavanagh. Bandsman H.M.S. Northumberland) impressed naming, Army awards with contact marks, 1st fine, remainder generally very fine or better (4) £800-£1,200

Spink, April 2007.

Edward Cavanagh was born on Gibraltar in June 1838, and attested for the 12th Foot in Dublin, aged 14, in May 1842. Later that year, he was appointed as a Drummer and went on to serve with the Regiment during the Third Kaffir War (December 1850 - February 1853). Cavanagh was discharged in May 1868, having served for 22 years and 17 days with the Colours.

Cavanagh joined the Royal Navy as a Bandsman in January 1873. His service included with H.M.S. Adelaide from January 1873 until October 1878, and with the Northumberland from August 1881 until October 1884 (awarded Naval L.S. & G.C. in December 1882).

Sold with copied service papers.