£400
AN INTERESTING GROUP OF FIVE TO THE 2ND DRAGOON GUARDS. A group of five comprising 1897 Jubilee Medal in bronze, 1902 Coronation medal bronze issue and a 1911 Coronation medal in silver, all unnamed as issued. A George V Meritorious Service Medal named to Csjt F. Binskin, St of The Army and a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with naming erased. Mounted Court style for display. With copied research including an image of Serjeant Frederick Binskin in Yeoman Warder's uniform. Frederick Robert Binskin was born on the 18th April 1846, he enlisted in July 1865. He seems to have no overseas service, his LSGC was awarded in 1883 and his MSM in 1915. According to a reference to 'The Yeoman of the Guard 1823-190' he was frequently hospitalized during his 21 years often following a fall from a horse. He died on the 1st August 1920 at the age of 74. With extensive copied research and images including an obituary: 'A typical John Bull Englishman, bluff and hearty, a good friend and a gallant soldier'.
Remounted, last with erased naming.
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