South Africa 1834-53 (Capt. John Carson, 73rd Regt.) rank re-engraved, edge nicks, very fine £200-250

John Carson, who enlisted in the 73rd Regiment in February 1825, aged 25 years, had attained the rank of Quarter-Master by the time of his serving in the Kaffir Wars of 1846-47 and 1850-53.