Orders, Decorations and Medals

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1056 Sergt. G. E. Jessop, Rl. Sc. Fus.) edge bruising, very fine
£70-90

George Edward Jessop was born in the Parish of St. Mary’s, Leicester. A Clerk by occupation, he attested for the 21st Foot at Leicester on 9 May 1868, aged 22 years, 7 months, having previously purchased his discharge from the 4th Foot and 13th Hussars. With the 21st Foot he served in India, February 1869-December 1881. His L.S. & G.C. Medal was his only medallic award. With copied service papers.