Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (2) (1013/13338 Corpl. J. Armitage. 2 Bn. 14th Foot.; 2292 Pte. J. Harris. 2: 14: Foot.) both later issues, very fine (2) £80-100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the West Yorkshire (14th Foot) and Yorkshire (19th Foot) Regiments.

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Joseph Armitage was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, and attested for the 14th Foot at Bradford, in June 1877. He was promoted Corporal in July 1885, and was discharged 31 May 1889, after 12 years service with the Colours.