Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Colour Sergeant H. N. O’Brien, Rifle Brigade

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (472. Cr. Sgt. H. N. O’Brien. 1st Bn. Rifle. Bde.) suspension slack, minor edge bruising; Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (Sjt. H. N. O’Brien. 1/Rif: Bde:) otherwise good very fine (2) £160-£200

Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, April 2003.

Henry Nicholas O’Brien was born in Sheerness, Kent, in 1847. He attested for the Rifle Brigade as a Boy at Westminster in September 1860. Initially serving as a Bugler, O’Brien was promoted Corporal in October 1873. He advanced to Colour Sergeant in February 1878, and was awarded the L.S. & G.C. in February 1882. O’Brien was discharged, 19 April 1887, having served 26 years and 215 days with the Colours.