Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Candahar Ghuznee Cabul 1842 (Wm. Lawrence, 41st Regt.) correctly engraved in small upright serif capitals, fitted with contemporary replacement clip and bar suspension, heavy edge bruising and contact marks, therefore fine £400-£500

William Lawrence was born at Caerleon, Monmouthshire, and attested for the 41st Foot on 14 November 1839. He served in the East Indies for 3 years and in the West Indies for 3 years 3 months, and was discharged after total service of 22 years 62 days on 14 January 1862, when he was ‘in possession of Five good conduct badges, the Afghan War Medal, and the Medal for long service and good conduct.’ Sold with copied discharge papers.