Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Private H. Bailey, 61st Foot

Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (Henry Bailey, 61st Foot.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (2141 Heny. Bailey 61st Foot) the first with re-fixed suspension and contact marks, good fine, the second good very fine (2) £400-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of David Lloyd.

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Henry Bailey was born in the Parish of Halse, near Milverton, Somerset, and attested for the 40th Foot at Taunton on 12 April 1844, aged 21, but volunteered to the 61st Foot on 30 June 1844, serving with that regiment until discharged at Dublin on 16 May 1865. He was then in possession of five good conduct badges and the ‘Punjab Medal of 48/49 with 2 clasps for “Chilianwala” and “Goojerat.” Bailey’s L.S. & G.C. medal was issued on 30 September 1865. Sold with copied discharge papers and medal roll extracts.