Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (168. Sergt. W. Spires, 1-1st Foot) with unusual added double ring suspension soldered to suspension rod, otherwise nearly extremely fine £80-£100

William Spires was born at Meldon, Essex in December 1840 and attested for the 1st Foot (Royal Scots) at Chelmsford in September 1857. Advanced Sergeant on 17 September 1866, he was discharged in October 1878, being unfit for further active service, after 19 years and 233 days’ service, of which 12 years had been spent soldiering in India.

Sold with copied record of service.