Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Private J. Harvey, 5th Lancers

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 2 clasps, Suakin 1885, Tofrek (1758. Pte. J. Harvey. 5th. Lancers.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1758. Pte. J. Harvey. 5th. Lancers.); Khedive’s Star, dated 1884-6, unnamed as issued, minor edge nicks, traces of lacquer and the Star silvered, good very fine (3) £550-£750

John Harvey was born in Kilmarnock and attested for the 9th Lancers on 23 November 1863. He was discharged as a Corporal on 22 November 1875, after 11 years and 347 days’ service, before re-attesting for the 5th Lancers on 27 February 1877. He was finally discharged on 8 March 1886, after 21 years and 20 days’ service.