Description
The Crimea Medal awarded to Sergeant John Jones, 11th (Prince Albert’s Own) Hussars, who was killed in the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava, 25 October 1854
Crimea 1854-56, 2 clasps, Alma, Balaklava (Sergt. John Jones. 11th Hussars.) officially impressed naming, fitted with Bailey, Coventry silver top riband brooch, retaining pin fitted to reverse of top clasp.
John Jones was born in Uxbridge, Middlesex, the son of John Jones of St. Peter’s, Buckingham, and enlisted in the 11th Hussars on 15 January 1849. Following his arrival in the Crimea, he fought with his regiment at the Battle of the Alma, 20 September 1854 and was killed in the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava on 25 October 1854, one of 25 N.C.O.s and men of the 11th Hussars killed in the charge.
Shown on the roll as additionally entitled to Sebastopol clasp. (this clasp issued separately).
This medal has great provenance having originally been purchased directly from the family in Australia and sold to Warwick Cary who was a serious Light Brigade collector. His collection was sold in Noonan’s in 2020.
(ON HOLD) good very fine SOLD
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