Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (4005 Colr. Sergt. John Russell 1st Bn. 14th Foot) edge cut, otherwise good very fine £70-90

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the West Yorkshire (14th Foot) and Yorkshire (19th Foot) Regiments.

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John Russell was born in Ayr, Scotland, and attested for the 14th Foot at Glasgow, in February 1855. He advanced to Colour Sergeant, 4 April 1871, and was discharged 4 April 1876, having served 21 years and 37 days with the Colours.