Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (265. Pte. J. Battle. 21st Hussars.) engraved naming, nearly very fine £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of David Lloyd.

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John Battle was born in Liverpool and attested there for the 17th Lancers on 26 April 1855, aged 21, a sugar baker by trade. He served abroad in Turkey for 181 days, and in India for 17 years 10 days. He transferred to the 12th Lancers in August 1856, to the Bengal European Light Cavalry in February 1860, and to the 21st Hussars on 1 May 1861. He re-engaged in India to complete 21 years on 21 May 1867, and was discharged at Aldershot on 9 May 1876. Sold with copied discharge papers which confirm L.S. & G.C. medal.