Auction Catalogue

21 September 2007

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 198

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21 September 2007

Hammer Price:
£100

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (870 Pte. G. Maslin, 28th Foot) minor edge bruising, good very fine £80-100

George Maslin was born in Swindon. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for service in the 76th Regiment at Swindon on 10 August 1854, aged 17 years 6 months. With them he served until 1865 when he transferred to the 28th Foot, serving with them until discharged with a pension in March 1876. During this time he served for over three years in Gibraltar and over three years in Malta. Sold with copied discharge papers