Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 1st issue, large letter reverse (No. 2885 Serjt. John Hannah, 17th Regt., 1852), fitted with old riveted clip and hinged-buckle suspension device, edge nicks, very fine £140-160

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals to the Leicester Regiment and Yeomanry formed by the late Trevor Harris.

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John Hannah, who was born in Co. Down, enlisted in the 64th Regiment at Belfast in June 1831, aged 18 years. He subsequently served in that corps until transferring as a Sergeant to the 17th Regiment in March 1850. He was discharged in May 1852.