Volunteer Force Long Service Medal, Queen Victoria issue engraved (Pte. J. Scotchmer 1st V.B.S.R.)

Private John Scotchmer was a long serving member of the Framlingham Detachment 'G' Company 1st Volunteer Battalion Suffolk Regiment

There are numerous references to Private J. Scotchmer serving with Framlingham Detachment of 'G' Company 1st Volunteer Battalion Suffolk Regiment in the local Suffolk newspapers circa 1880-1900, mostly relating to his prowess as a 'marksman' / best-shot. Reference the Framlingham Weekly News issues of 16 & 17th July 1881, in which he is recorded as being a 'Pioneer' in the unit

The medal fitted with it's original long length of silk riband, and mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The riband suspended from a contemporary white metal mounting bar, this with makers marks on reverse and retaining the long hinged pin & clasp fittings

Condition: Toned GVF

Code: 24228