Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Candahar Ghuznee Cabul 1842 (James E. Bailes. 40th Regt.) naming engraved in large upright capitals, fitted with replacement bar suspension, considerable contact wear and pitting, fine only £300-£400

James Edward Bailes was born in the Parish of Wickford, near Chlemsford, Essex, and attested for the 40th Foot in London on 25 July 1839, aged 18 years, a servant by trade. He served abroad in Scinde, Beloochistan & Afghanistan 2 years 3 month, and in the East Indies for 1 year 3 months. He was discharged at Cork in the rank of Sergeant on 27 October 1851, his discharge papers confirming award of medals for Candahar, Ghuznee, Cabul 1842, and bronze star for the battle of Maharajpoor 29 December 1843. Sold with copied discharge papers.