Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Sutlej 1845-46, for Aliwal 1846, 1 clasp, Sobraon (Serjt. Jasper Norwood 53rd Regt.) edge bruising, otherwise nearly very fine £400-450

Jasper Norwood was born in the Parish of Uppingham, in the County of Rutland, and enlisted for the 53rd Regiment on 14 August 1837, at the age of fourteen. After one year as a Private, he served as a Drummer until promoted to Corporal in September 1843 and to Sergeant in July 1844. He was discharged from the regiment at Lahore on 15 September 1848, suffering from ophthalmia, with a recommendation that he be sent to England for change of climate and further treatment. He was finally discharged from the army on 10 July 1849. Sold with copied discharge papers.