Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Ahmed Khel (681 Corpl. G. Vyse, 59th Foot) minor edge bruise, good very fine £180-220

George Vyse was born in Stoke, Staffordshire. A Potter by occupation, he attested for the 15th Brigade at Chester on 25 July 1876, aged 19 years. With the 59th Regiment he served in India, January-December 1879; Afghanistan, December 1879-September 1880; India, September-November 1880. Discharged on 29 July 1888 on the termination of his first period of service.

With copied service papers and roll extracts.