Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Sergeant Major P. Ness, Royal Engineers

South Africa 1834-53 (Serjt. P. Ness. Rl Saprs & Minrs.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (460. Cr Serjt Philip Ness, Rl Engrs) contact marks, therefore nearly very fine or better (2) £360-£440

Philip Ness was born in Cupar, Fife, and attested for the Royal Sappers and Miners at Glasgow in September 1841. He advanced to Sergeant in January 1851, and served with the 15th Company in the Kaffir War of 1851-53. Ness advanced to Colour Sergeant in January 1858, and to Sergeant Major in August 1867. He was discharged in March 1868, having served 26 years and 169 days.