Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Lucknow (Serjt. Geo. Palmer, 2nd Bn Rifle Bde) very fine £260-£300

George Palmer was born in St. GIles, London, in 1827. He attested for the Rifle Brigade at the city of his birth in July 1846. Palmer served with the 2nd Battalion during the Crimea campaign (entitled to Medal with ‘Alma’, ‘Inkermann’ and ‘Sebastopol’ clasps), and advanced to Sergeant in May 1855. He was appointed Acting Barrack Sergeant in July 1859, and was discharged, 5 May 1868, having served 21 years and 290 days with the Colours.