Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1616 Sergt. Wm. Mason, 13th. Hussars.) contact marks, very fine £100-£140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the 13th, 18th and 13th/18th Hussars.

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William Mason was born Hereford and attested for the 15th Hussars on 6 May 1851. He transferred to the 13th Light Dragoons on 24 June 1854, and was promoted Corporal on 24 July 1854, and Sergeant on 1 October 1857. He was discharged on 13 May 1873 after 22 years and 8 days’ service, his only overseas service being three years in Canada.

Sold with copied record of service.