Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1186 Paymr. Sergt. Mjr. Robt. Sexton 14th Hussars) suspension post damaged and a little slack, otherwise good very fine £120-£160

Robert Sexton was born near Ipswich. A clerk by occupation, he attested for the 14th Light Dragoons at Westminster on 1 April 1842, aged 22 years, 3 months. He served in the East Indies for over 17 years. Awarded the Punjab Medal with clasps for Chilianwala and Goojerat; I.G.S. with the clasp for Persia; and the Indian Mutiny Medal with clasp for Central India - served at Koonch, Gollowlie, Calpee, Morer and Gwalior. Paymaster Sergeant-Major Sexton was discharged at his own request with a pension on 24 February 1869. His three campaign medals were offered in Spink’s Numismatic Circular in October 1979. Sold with copied discharge papers.