Special Collections

Sold between 14 & 6 December 2006

2 parts

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The Tom Gustard Collection of Medals & Militaria and to the 21st Lancers

Tom Gustard

Lot

№ 152

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6 December 2006

Hammer Price:
£120

Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (13581 Pte. N. P. Sheppard, 21/Lrs.) good very fine £60-80

Neville P. Sheppard first went into action in the regiment’s celebrated charge at Shabkadar on 5 September 1915 (his MIC entry confirms). Awarded his L.S. & G.C. Medal in September 1919, he transferred to the 12th Lancers in February 1922.