Orders, Decorations and Medals

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 1st issue, large letter reverse (John Swift, Serjeant 9th Lancers. 1845.) fitted with original steel clip and octagonal silver bar suspension, reverse with light scratches, otherwise good very fine £240-280

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the 9th and 12th Lancers.

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Only 12 Army L.S. & G.C. medals to the 9th Lancers in the period 1830-48.

John Swift enlisted into the 9th Light Dragoons on 13 April 1816, aged 15 years. He served for 29 years but, apart from recruiting duties in Ireland, never went overseas. He was discharged to Pension on 15 May 1845. Sold with research notes.