He was already part of the 215th Artillery Regiment in September 1st
possibly entitling him to the East and Central Africa Medal
dated to September 20
1873 in Hampshire
he joined the Royal Naval Reserve as he had likely taken a shore leave but wished to continue in some form of service with the Navy
An Outstanding Mexican Imperial Order Of Guadalupe; 1St Class In Gold (1863-1867) Archive He was already part ofCommander's Cross, Military, Type III: Of multi piece construction, Gold with red, green, blue and violet enamels, hallmarked on the loop, 50 mm x 83 mm inclusive of its crowned Mexican golden eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a snake suspension, on a full length original neck ribbon, intact enamels, very light contact, better than extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, Mexican Imperial coat of arms on the lid, maker marked