Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Private James Jones, 47th. R...) Hunt & Roskell engraved naming, traces of brooch mounting to reverse, suspension claw re-affixed with replacement suspension bar and alterations to clasp carriage, heavy edge bruising partially obscuring naming, polished and worn throughout, therefore about fair £60-£80

James Jones was born in Leicester in 1833 and attested for the 47th Regiment of Foot on 9 September 1854. He served with the Regiment in the Crimea for five months, was promoted Corporal on 5 August 1863, and Sergeant on 16 November 1864. He was discharged on 22 February 1876, after 21 years and 19 days’ service.

Sold with copied discharge papers and other research.