Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (287 Arm: Serjt. E. Morton, 2-22nd. Foot) minor edge nicks, nearly very fine £80-£120

Edward Morton was born in Cork in 1834, and attested for the 99th foot in 1853. He served with them for nine years, including seeing active service during the Second China War (entitled to a no clasp Medal), before being discharged in 1862. He re-enlisted in the Corps of Armourers on 2 March 1867, and was promoted Armourer Sergeant on 1 April 1867, before being posted to the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Foot on 13 October of that year. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, together with a gratuity of £5, on 28 July 1876, and was discharged on 22 December 1879, after 22 years and 82 days’ service.