United Kingdom. An India General Service Medal 1854-1895, 2Nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment Auction with a ring suspension instead

with a ring suspension instead of more common "fan" suspension

the right side of the bowl illustrating a large Red Ensign (the version used between 1871 and 1921) and inscribed "LOYAL TO THE COUNTRY" below

he made Lieutenant General in mid 1943 and was awarded the Knight’s Cross on August 22

other army paratrooper's activity like skiing

reverse centre with institution date of 24 II 1928

United Kingdom. An India General Service Medal 1854-1895, 2Nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment Auction with a ring suspension insteadGreat Britain; 1 Clasp BURMA 1885 7 (1608 Pte W. Fox, 2d Bn Hamps. R.). Naming is engraved in running script, inverted. Original ribbon, very dark patina, edge nicks, bruised, light contact, very fine.