China 1857-60, 2 clasps, Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860 (Lewis Dent 2nd Bn. 60th Regt.) suspension claw tightened, contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine £220-260

Lewis Dent was born in the Parish of Halstead, Essex, and attested for the 60th Regiment at Westminster on 12 October 1854, aged 17 years 10 months. He served at the Cape of Good Hope 1 year 240 days, in India 8 years 200 days, and in China 1 year 304 days. He was discharged at Winchester on 25 June 1874, being ‘medically unfit for service abroad’ and ‘in possession of 4 good conduct badges & has the Indian Mutiny Medal and the China Medal with clasps for Taku & Pekin’. Sold with copied discharge papers and medal roll entry.