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Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (150 Pte. D. Carpenter, 11th Hussars) minor edge bruising, good very fine £80-£120

David Carpenter was born near Brighton, Sussex, in 1836 and attested for the 11th Hussars at Bedfont, Middlesex on 10 November 1857. He served with the regiment in India for 5 years and 9 months, and was discharged at Colchester on 27 November 1878, after 21 years and 18 days’ service.