Crimea Medal clasps, Alma, Inkermann & Sebastopol regimentally impressed naming 1260 J MURKIN 63RD REGT. Some unofficial rivets between second and third clasps. Some minor edge bruising and contact marks.
James Murkinwas born in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, in 1819, and attested for the 63rd (West Suffolk) Regiment of Foot at Bury St. Edmunds on 25 January 1839. He served with the regiment in India, the Crimea, and in Canada, and was also awarded an Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, together with a gratuity of £5. He was discharged on 20 August 1860, after 21 years and 216 days’ service.
Comes with service papers.
