Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1494. Sergt. G. Keigwin. R.W. Fus:) engraved naming, edge bruise, very fine £80-£100

George Keigwin was born in Plumstead, Woolwich, in 1849 and attested for the 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers on 24 September 1864. He served with the Regiment during the Ashantee campaign 1873-74 (entitled to a no clasp medal), and was promoted to Corporal on 13 May 1874 and Sergeant on 4 December 1875. He transferred to the Flint and Caernarvon Rifle Volunteers on 1 October 1882, and was promoted Colour Sergeant on 24 September 1885. He retired on 23 September 1893, after 29 years’ service.