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Auction: 21001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals (conducted behind closed doors)
Lot: 431

(x) Pair: Sergeant R. Shayler, 60th Rifles

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Lucknow (Richd. Shayler. 2nd Bn. Rifle Bde.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue (2630 Sergt. R. Shayler. 3-60th Rifles), first with edge bruising, very fine (2)

Richard Shayler was born in 1837 and was a gardener upon his enlistment in the 60th Rifles at Richmond on 10 August 1855. He served with the 2nd Battalion, disembarking in India on 9 November 1857 and serving in the actions culminating in the capture of Lucknow (Medal & clasp). Awarded his L.S. & G.C., Shayler was discharged at Winchester on 22 August 1876 and granted a pension. His intended place of residence on discharge was stated to be 1 Spring Cottage Road, Richmond, Surrey. He died in December 1890; sold together with copied service record and research.

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Sold for
£550

Starting price
£240