Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Corporal W. Stanley, 3rd Dragoon Guards

Abyssinia 1867 (1306 W. Stanley 3rd Dragn. Gds.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1306. Corpl. W. Stanley, 3rd Dn. Gds.) mounted for display, contact marks and wear, otherwise nearly very fine (2) £300-£400

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

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William Stanley was born in the Parish of Uxbridge, Middlesex, and attested for the 3rd Dragoon Guards at Westminster on 17 September 1855, aged 18. He served overseas in the East Indies 10 years 3 months and in Abyssinia 4 months. He was promoted to Corporal in March 1871, to Sergeant in June 1875, and was discharged at Dublin on 18 September 1876, being then ‘in possession of medal for long service and good conduct also for Abyssinia.’ Sold with copied discharge papers.