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23 June 2021

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№ 105 x

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23 June 2021

Hammer Price:
£600

Pair: Sergeant Sidney Roberts, 9th Lancers

Afghanistan 1878-80, 2 clasps, Kabul, Kandahar (1108 Sergt. S. Roberts, 9th Lancers); Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (1108 Sergt. S. Roberts 9th Lancers.) the second with unofficially engraved naming, pitting from star, therefore good fine or better (2) £300-£360

Sidney Roberts enlisted in the London district as a Private in the 9th Lancers on 17 December 1868, aged 18. He was promoted to Corporal on 15 August 1872; Hospital Sergeant, 23 December 1874; reverted to Private, 18 September 1876; Corporal, 12 April 1877; Sergeant, 5 November 1878. He served in India and Afghanistan from 7 January 1875 until his return to England on 31 March 1881. Sold with copied regimental pay and muster lists.