Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (29068 Bombr. W. Allen. 8/Div: Cst. Bde. R.A.) very fine £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Simon C. Marriage Collection of Medals to the Artillery.

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William Allen was born in 1855 at Oakhampton, Devon, and enlisted on the island of Alderney on 17 October 1870, aged 15. He was awarded the L.S. & G.C. medal with gratuity in July 1888 after nearly 18 years’ service, this being his sole entitlement.

Sold with brief service notes.