Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (2438 Henry Sutton 1st Batt 6th Foot) tightened at claw with rivet missing, minor edge nicks, good very fine £60-£80

Henry Sutton was born at Bradby, Daventry, Northamptonshire and attested for the 6th Foot at Coventry on 3 March 1846, at the age of 17. He was discharged at Sheffield in November 1867 after having served for over 21 years, including overseas service in the Cape of Good Hope and the East Indies. His discharge papers note entitlement to the medal for the ‘Kaffir War’ and the Indian Mutiny.

Sold with copied service papers.