Orders, Decorations and Medals

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 2nd issue, large letter reverse (Edward Lyons No. 421 18th Royal Irish June 21st 1854) engraved naming, fitted with original steel clip and rectangular steel suspension, edge bruising, otherwise good very fine
£240-280

Edward Lyons attested for the 18th Foot at Clonashee, Queen’s County, on 14 December 1825, aged 17 years. Besides a period of 3 years 100 days abroad at Corfu, his service was entirely at home. He did not see any active service and was discharged at Chatham on 25 April 1854. His L.S. & G.C. medal was issued at Chatham on 19 June 1854. He was admitted to In-Pension at Chelsea Hospital on 1 June 1880, and died on 22 October 1888. Sold with copied discharge papers and Long Service Medal register entry.