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ARMY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT, V.R. (Paymaster Sergt. R. Ballard, 1st Bn. Rifle Brigade), suspension claw neatly refixed, good very fine

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ARMY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT, V.R. (Paymaster Sergt. R. Ballard, 1st Bn. Rifle Brigade), suspension claw neatly refixed, good very fine
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

Pay Master Sergeant Robert Ballard was born in Lambeth and enlisted in the Rifle Brigade at Westminster in December 1854, aged 18 years. Discharged with a 'Very Good' character assessment in December 1875, but not having seen any active service, he had latterly been employed on the Staff of the North Gloucester Militia.