Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (50/1190. Pte. A. Jelly. 57th Foot) good very fine £500-£700

Alfred Jelly was born in Norbiton, Surrey, and attested for the 50th Brigade at Kingston-on-Thames on 22 September 1877, aged 18 years 3 months, a bricklayer by trade. He served in South Africa with the 57th Foot from 19 February to 13 December, 1879, the remainder of his service at Home until 24 September 1889, when he was discharged after 12 years service.

Sold with copied discharge papers which confirm medal and clasp.