Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, North West Frontier (985 W. Sawkins, H.Ms. 98th Regt.) edge bruising, good very fine £200-£240

William Sawkins attested into the 98th Foot on 31 March 1838 and served during various campaigns. Also awarded a China 1842 Medal, Punjab Medal (no clasp) and an LSGC, he was discharged at Canterbury on 7 July 1859, after 21 years’ service, when his character was noted as ‘Very Good’.

Sold with copy medal roll extract and discharge papers.