Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Sergeant J. Steele, 72nd Highlanders, later Royal Scots

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (3509. Drummer J. Steele, 72nd. Foot); Volunteer Force Long Service, E.VII.R. (2614 Sjt: J. Steele. The Q.R.V.B. Rl: Scots) good very fine (2) £120-160

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals to Musicians formed by the Late Llewellyn Lord.

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John Steele was born on 19 October 1840 in Edinburgh, and attested for the 72nd Highlanders there on 19 October 1855. Appointed a Drummer on 1 November 1859, he was awarded his Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, together with a Gratuity of £5, per Army Order 33 of 1877, and was discharged on 26 August 1879, after 21 years and 8 days’ service.