Auction Catalogue

30 March 2011

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 546 x

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30 March 2011

Hammer Price:
£120

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1478 Pte. R. Morris, 41st Foot) slight edge bruising, very fine
£80-100

Robert Morris served as a Private with the 80th Foot, January 1856-October 1865, during which time he served in the suppression of the Indian Mutiny (Medal with no clasp). He then served with the 1/23rd Foot, October 1865-June 1869 and the 41st Foot, July 1869-July 1876. Awarded the Long Service medal and a gratuity of £5 in February 1876; he was discharged on 25 July 1876. With copied discharge papers and roll extract.