Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (2) (Serjt. Jacob Clayton, Staff; 17799 Sgt. A. Fincher, R.E.) traces of brooch mounting to reverse of first, with copy suspension; the second a somewhat later issue, nearly very fine (2) £60-£80

Joseph Clayton was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1862 on the recommendation of the Barrack Manager at Cottonera, Malta. He was at the time Superior Barracks Sergeant, and had prior service with 1/23rd Foot.

Alan Fincher was born in 1874 at Ashperton, Herefordshire. He enlisted as a Sapper into the Royal Engineers at Hereford in December 1882, and was promoted Corporal in November 1891, Sergeant in April 1896, and Company Sergeant Major in February 1902. He was awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in April 1901, and was discharged in December 1903.