Pair: Private W. Baker, Rifle Brigade, India General Service 1854-95, one clasp, Jowaki 1877-8 (Pte., 4 Bn. Rifle Bde.); Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (Pte., 4th Bn. Rifle Bde.), severe edge bruising, contact wear and polished, fine or better (2)

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Pair: Private W. Baker, Rifle Brigade, India General Service 1854-95, one clasp, Jowaki 1877-8 (Pte., 4 Bn. Rifle Bde.); Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (Pte., 4th Bn. Rifle Bde.), severe edge bruising, contact wear and polished, fine or better (2)

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Lot Essay

Private William Baker was born in Carshalton, Surrey and enlisted in the Rifle Brigade at Westminster in June 1859, aged 18 years. Following active service with the 4th Battalion in India and Afghanistan, he was discharged at Netley in January 1881.