Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (587. Tp. Sgt. Maj: H. Merrick. 15th. Hussars) unit double-struck, good very fine £80-£100

Henry Merrick was born in Leicestershire in 1840 and attested for the 7th Hussars at Westminster on 21 September 1858. He transferred to the 15th Hussars on 30 June 1861, and was promoted Corporal on 13 March 1863; Sergeant on 15 March 1865; and Troop Sergeant Major on 1 November 1869. Awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1879, he was discharged on 20 April 1880, after 21 years and 211 days’ service.

Sold with copied service papers.