ARMY OF INDIA 1799-1826, one clasp, Bhurtpoor (G. Daykin, 11th Lt. Dragns.), short-hyphen reverse die-type, officially impressed naming, edge bruising and scratches, and contact wear, otherwise very fine

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ARMY OF INDIA 1799-1826, one clasp, Bhurtpoor (G. Daykin, 11th Lt. Dragns.), short-hyphen reverse die-type, officially impressed naming, edge bruising and scratches, and contact wear, otherwise very fine

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Private George Daykin was born in the Parish of Stableford, Nottinghamshire and attested for the 11th Light Dragoons in Middlesex in July 1821, aged 18 years. Going on to complete some 25 years with the Colours, and witness active service in the Bhurtpoor operations, he was discharged at Chatham in June 1846. Daykin was admitted as a Pensioner at Chelsea Hospital in April 1879 and died in October 1883.