Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 1st issue, large letter reverse, edge dated (Henry Peartree, 16th Regiment Foot 1847) replacement steel clip and ring suspension, edge bruise, detail heavily worn in places, fine £200-250

Henry Peartree was born in the Parish of Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for the 16th Regiment at Harwich, Essex on 16 January 1826, aged 18 years. Having served in India he was discharged as being unfit for further service on 1 June 1847. He was awarded the L.S. & G.S. on 27 March 1848. With copied service papers.