Orders, Decorations and Medals

Four: Private M. Lynch, 88th Regiment

Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol (No ...0 Michael Lynch, 88 ...), engraved naming; Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Central India (Michael Lynch, 88th Regt.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue (2490 Michl. Lynch, 88th Foot), signs of brooch mounting to reverse; Turkish Crimea 1855, British issue (2490 Ml. Lynch, 88th ...), fitted with scroll suspension, heavy edge bruising and contact marks, fine and better (4) £450-550

Michael Lynch was born in Killarney, Co. Kerry. A Labouer by occupation, he attested for service in the 88th Regiment at Tralee on 23 May 1848, aged 20 years. With the regiment he served in the West Indies and North America for 4 years, 5 months, the Crimea for 2 years, three months and India for 8 years and 5 months. He was awarded the Army L.S. & G.C. Medal with a gratuity of £5 in February 1867. He was discharged on 22 June 1869 and in addition to his medals was in possession of four good conduct badges. Sold with copied discharge papers.