Lot 610
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Pair: Private J. Hawshaw, Rifle Brigade, South Africa 1834-1853 (1st Bn. Rifle Bdge.); Crimea, one clasp, Sebastopol (1st Batn. Rifle Bde.), officially impressed naming, surname spelt 'Howshaw', the second with re-riveted suspension, contact wear and edge bruising, good fine (2)

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Pair: Private J. Hawshaw, Rifle Brigade, South Africa 1834-1853 (1st Bn. Rifle Bdge.); Crimea, one clasp, Sebastopol (1st Batn. Rifle Bde.), officially impressed naming, surname spelt 'Howshaw', the second with re-riveted suspension, contact wear and edge bruising, good fine (2)
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Lot Essay

Private James Hawshaw was born in the Parish of Barnham, Chichester and enlisted in the Rifle Brigade in December 1842, aged 22 years. Posted to the 1st Battalion, his subsequent career of 21 years with the Colours incorporated one year in the Ionian Islands, five years in the Cape of Good Hope and nearly two years in the Crimea. The latter services included participation in the Battles of the Alma and Inkermann, when Hawshaw acted as Personal Servant to Brigadier-General Buller. Finally discharged at Winchester in June 1864, he was the recipient of the L.S. and G.C. Medal.