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Auction: 9004 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 957

Three: Troop Sergeant Major G. Snook, 16th Lancers Maharajpoor Star 1843 (Private George Snook H.M. 16th Lancers), suspension contemporarily adapted for Cavalry wear, with silver back plate and back fastening bar attached to scroll suspension; Sutlej 1845-46, for Aliwal, one clasp, Sobraon (Corpl George Snook 16th Lancers), partially corrected, clasp an enlarged tailor´s copy the reverse of which is flattened to facilitate wear; Army Long Service & G.C., V.R. (1334 Sergt. Geoe. Snook 16th Lancers), traces of brooch mounting to reverse, suspension re-affixed, generally good fine or better, together with front cover of a Ministry of Food Points Coup Book with the following holder´s name and registered address given, ´Agnes Snook, 20 Whitehall Drive, Brinsworth, Rotherham´ (3) Estimate £ 600-650 1334 Troop Sergeant Major George Snook born Merrott; enlisted 16th Lancers, 1839; Corporal 1846; advanced Troop Sergeant Major, 1857; discharged 1863, after 24 years and 41 days service with the Colours.

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