Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Sergeant H. J. Swift, 21st Lancers

1914-15 Star (L-2332, L-Cpl. H. J. Swift. 21st. Lrs.); British War and Victory Medals (L-2332 Pte. H. J. Swift. 21-Lrs.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue with fixed suspension (315095 Sjt. H. J. Swift. 17-21 L.) light contact marks and edge bruise to VM, nearly very fine and better (4) £100-£140

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

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Herbert J. Swift attested for the 21st Lancers in 1910, and was promoted Lance-Corporal in May 1912. He served during the Great War on the Frontier Regions of India from 5 September 1915, and was promoted Corporal in June 1917. He was seconded to the Cadet College, Indore, with the rank of Sergeant, on 24 November 1918, before returning to the U.K. in 1919. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1928.

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