Army L.S.G.C., V.R., 1st issue, large letter reverse (William Hooper, Serjeant Scots Fusr. Guards. 1844) fitted with original steel clip and rectangular steel bar suspension, edge bruising and rubbing to naming, otherwise nearly very fine £120-140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals formed by the late John Darwent.

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William Hooper was born at Wimbourne, Dorset, circa 1804, and enlisted into the 3rd Foot Guards at London on 31 July 1823, aged 19 years. He served for 21 years 24 days and was discharged as a Sergeant in London on 27 August 1844, being unfit for further service. Sold with copy discharge certificate.