Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (1408 Pte. J. Baxter, 1/5th Fusrs.) very fine £60-80

James Baxter was born in Norfolk and originally entered the 63rd Foot via the Norfolk Artillery Militia at Norwich in June 1865, aged 18 years. Quickly transferring into the 1st Battalion, 5th Fusiliers, he was embarked for India in August 1866 and witnessed active service in the Second Afghanistan War 1878-80. Baxter was discharged in November 1883.