Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Private Thomas Green, Rifle Brigade

Ashantee 1873-74, 1 clasp, Coomassie (2058 Pte. T. Green, 2 Bn. Rifle Bde. 1873-4); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (2058. Pte. T. Green. Rif: Brig:) mounted for display, nearly very fine (2) £300-£400

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

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Thomas Green was born at Great Waltham, near Chelmsford, Essex, and attested for the Rifle Brigade at Chelmsford on 5 January 1871, aged 19. Posted to the 2nd Battalion, he served on the Gold Coast from 21 November 1873 to 26 March 1874, taking part in the Ashantee War (Medal with clasp). He also served at Gibraltar from November 1874 to December 1880, and was otherwise at home until his final discharge on 26 September 1892. Sold with copied discharge papers which confirm both medals.