Medals from the Collection formed by Peter Wardrop

Pair: Private James Costello, 16th Lancers

Maharajpoor Star 1843 (Private, H.M. 16th Lancers) neatly fitted with replacement bar suspension; Sutlej 1845-46, for Aliwal 1846, 1 clasp, Sobraon (16th Lancers) contact wear and pitting, therefore good fine (2) £450-550

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection formed by Peter Wardrop.

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James Costello was born in Manchester and enlisted at the age of 20 years in May 1839. He served in the East Indies for 6 years and 6 months, and was a Corporal from August 1859 until 1861 when he was reduced to Private once more. He was discharged in April 1863 having served for 24 years.