Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army Meritorious Service Medal, V.R. (Serjt. Jereh. Brosman 101st. Foot) light cabinet marks, good very fine £180-£220

Jeremiah Brosman was born in 1828 and attested for the 101st Regiment of Foot in 1848. He served with them in India, and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his gallantry at the Eagle Nest Picquet, Umbeyla, on 26 October 1863 (London Gazette 19 March 1864). He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, together with an annuity of £15, on 1 November 1866.