Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1748 Robt. Michall, 1st Bn. 2nd Foot) slight edge bruising, very fine £80-100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, An Old Collection of Medals Relating to The Great War.

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Robert Michael (’Michall’ on medal) was born in Dunbarton in 1817. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for the 2nd Regiment at Glasgow on 5 October 1841, aged 21 years. He served in the East Indies for 3 years, 4 months and in the Cape of Good Hope for 9 years, six months. Awarded the South Africa Medal 1834-54. Discharged at his own request on 13 October 1862. With copied service papers.