India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Hazara 1888 (1449 Pte. Elsom 1st Bn. Suff. R.) edge bruising, otherwise good very fine £100-140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Donald G. Mellen Collection.

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Edward Elsom was born in Barley, Royston, Cambridgeshire. A Labourer by occupation and a member of the 4th Battalion Suffolk Regiment, he attested for regular service at Royston on 6 October 1885, aged 19 years. Served in the East Indies, October 1887-November 1893. Transferred to Class ‘A’ Reserve in October 1897. Rejoined the Colours in July 1900 and discharged on 7 April 1902. The above was his only medal. With copied service papers and roll extracts.