Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1294. Sergt. A. Savigear. 17th Lancers) impressed naming, good very fine £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of David Lloyd.

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Alfred Savigear was born in the Parish of Hay, near Brecon, Breconshire, and attested for the Royal Artillery at Worcester on 25 May 1855, aged 18 years 1 month, a bricklayer by trade. He served in North America for 2 years 9 months (no dates given) and transferred to the Military Train in October 1860. Promoted to Corporal in April 1861, and to Sergeant in June 1862, he re-engaged for a further 12 years at Aldershot in March 1867, and transferred as Sergeant to the 17th Lancers on 1 February 1870. He was finally discharged at Dublin on 8 June 1876 after 21 years service. Sold with copied discharge papers.