Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Private George Johnson, 9th Lancers, later 4th Bengal Yeomanry Cavalry

Punniar Star 1843 (Private George Johnson H.M. 9th or Queen’s Royal Lancers) reverse hook adapted for ring suspension; Sutlej 1845-46, for Sobraon 1846, no clasp (Geo: Johnson 9th Lancers); Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (G. Johnson, 9th Lancers.); Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (Geo. Johnson 9th Lancers) toned good very fine (4) £1,800-£2,200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Paul Bentley Collection.

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George Johnson transferred to the 4th Bengal Cavalry on 28 February 1859.