Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1411. Pte. G. Taylor. 71st. Foot) impressed naming, minor edge bruise, nearly extremely fine £70-£90

George Taylor was born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, in 1837 and attested for the 22nd Regiment of Foot at Aldershot on 9 January 1858. He transferred to the 71st Highland Regiment on 26 March 1868, and was discharged on 29 April 1879, after 21 years and 35 days’ service. His Long Service and Good Conduct Medal is his sole medallic entitlement.

Sold with copied service papers and a file of research.