A rare portrait of a sergeant in the Corps of Commissionaires. Many veterans joined this semi-official organization that provided security services to various institutions. He wears a single clasp Egypt Medal, what appears to be a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and the bronze Khedive's Star. Cabinet Photograph J Cuttris - Photographer Neville Street, Newcastle on Tyne & 10 Jackson Street, Gateshead, England c. 1890 |