Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Colour-Sergeant James Manley, West Yorkshire Regiment, late 5th Foot

Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (1778. Pte. J. Manly. 1/5th Fusrs.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (571 Sgt. J. Manley. W. York R.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (Cr. Sjt. J. Manley. W. York. R.) toned, good very fine (3) £360-£440

Date of Annuity M.S.M. not known.

James Manley enlisted into the 5th Foot at Banbury on 12 October 1867. He served in India from December 1869 to December 1880, including the campaign in Afghanistan in 1878-80. He transferred to the West Yorkshire Regiment, No. 571, on 12 October 1883. Sold with copied papers.