Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (Michl. Burke. 73rd. Regt.) edge bruising, nearly very fine £140-£180

Michael Burke was born in Rosscabery, County Cork on 4 April 1835 and attested for the 73rd Regiment of Foot on 4 February 1853. He served with the Regiment overseas in South Africa for 2 years and 8 months; in India for 3 years and 5 months; in China for 2 years and 6 months; and in Ceylon for 1 year. He was discharged, medically unfit for further service, on 19 October 1872, after 19 years and 78 days’ service.

Sold with copied discharge papers and medal roll extract.