Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (250 Pte. J. Keating, 11th Hussars) edge bruising, contact marks, very fine £80-£120

Jeremiah Keating was born in Manchester in 1839 and attested for the 11th Hussars at Aldershot on 9 January 1858. He served with the regiment for over 11 years in India, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with a £5 gratuity in 1876, this being his only medallic award. He was discharged at Colchester on 4 February 1879 after 21 years and 27 days’ service.