Pair: Private J. Weeding, 90th Light Infantry (Perthshire Volunteers)

South Africa 1834-53 (J. Weeding. 90th. Regt.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 2nd issue, large letter reverse (1210 Pt. Joseph. Weeding. 90. L.I.) depot impressed naming, edge bruising, nearly very fine (2) £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals - The Property of a Gentleman.

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Joseph Weeding, a labourer by trade, attested at Hitchen for the 90th Light Infantry on 20 January 1836, aged 19 years. Posted overseas to Ceylon and the Cape of Good Hope, he fought in the second campaign of 1846-47 against the uprising of the Gaika Kaffirs under Chief Sandilli. Remaining as Private and the recipient of four good conduct badges, Weeding was discharged from the Colours at Chatham on 13 January 1857 after almost 21 years of military service. His Army Service Record, adds: ‘chronic rheumatism & general debility through long service and exposure in the service.’

Sold with copied service record which notes his intended place of residence as South Hill, Biggleswade.