Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

China 1842 (James H. Kemp. 26th. Reg..ent Foot.) fitted with original straight bar suspension, ‘Regiment’ lightly impressed, with middle ‘im’ not visible, minor edge nicks, very fine £500-£700

James H. Kemp was born in Perth in 1810 and attested there for the 26th Regiment of Foot on 9 April 1828. He served with the Regiment in India for 14 years and 1 month, and in China, being present at the Capture of Chusan in 1840 and Canton in 1841. He was discharged on 26 December 1843, after 15 years and 161 days’ service.

Sold with copied service papers.