Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Private John Bates, 3rd Light Dragoons, late 16th Lancers

Ghuznee 1839 (Private John Bates, H.M.’s 16th Lancers) naming engraved in reverse centre, original suspension; Maharajpoor Star 1843 (Private John Bates H.M. 16th Lancers) fitted with adapted silver bar suspension; Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (J. Bates, 3rd Lt. Dragns.) some edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise very fine and better (3) £1,600-£2,000

Also entitled to the Sutlej medal for Aliwal and Sobraon prior to transferring to the 3rd Light Dragoons.