Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Staff Sergeant Farrier R. Chivas, Veterinary Department

China 1900, no clasp (St. Serjt:- Farr: R. Chivas. S.V. Dept:); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (Sergt. Farrier R. Chivas. Subte. Vety. Deptt.) minor official correction to rank on LS&GC, toned, nearly extremely fine (2) £300-£400

Robert Chivas was born in Ellon, Aberdeen, in 1859 and attested for the Royal Artillery on 20 June 1878. He was advanced Sergeant Farrier on 30 July 1882, and transferred to the Unattached List on 11 June 1891. He was promoted Staff Sergeant Farrier on 1 April 1895, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 10 October 1896. He served with the Subordinate Veterinary Department in Sinho, China, from 29 August 1900 to 16 May 1901, and was discharged on 11 July 1901.

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