Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (1094 Pte. R. Gibbs, 10th Rl. Hussars) toned, good very fine £120-£160

Robert Gibbs was born in the Parish of Whittlesey, near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. He enlisted into the 10th Hussars at Westminster on 5 August 1870, aged 31 years 5 month, having had previous service in the Military Train and 15th Hussars amounting to 11 years 124 days. He served as a Private in the 10th Hussars until 16 March 1880, and is also entitled to the L.S. & G.C. medal.

Sold with copied discharge papers.