Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1167 Tp: Sgt: Maj: G. Davidson. 17th. Lancers.) very fine £140-£180

George Davidson was born in Norham, Northumberland, in 1848 and attested for the 17th Lancers at Brighton on 23 December 1867. He served with the Regiment in South Africa during the Zulu War from 26 February to 7 October 1879 (Medal and clasp 1879), and subsequently in India from 8 October 1879 to 5 May 1881, and again from 7 April 1886 to 26 November 1888, with the rest of his service being at home. Advanced Troop Sergeant Major on 13 February 1877, he was discharged on 22 January 1889, after 21 years and 31 days’ service.

Sold with copied record of service.