India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Samana 1891 (1417 Pte. E. Barlow. 2d. Bn. Manch. R.) pawn-broker’s mark to rim, minor edge bruising, good very fine £180-£220

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Robert Barltrop Collection of Medals to the Manchester Regiment.

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Edward Barlow was born at Hulme, Manchester, in 1864 and attested for service as a Private in the Manchester Regiment at Ashton Under Lyne on 18 May 1886, stating prior service with the 3rd (Militia) Battalion. He embarked for India, landing there on 5 January 1888. He took part in the Miranzai Expedition in 1891, and was present at Samana Ridge. Having completed seven years with the Colours, he arrived back in the U.K. on 27 March 1894 and was discharged to the Army Reserve on 1 April 1894.

Sold with copied service papers and other research.