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Wooden travelling trunk used by Hospital Sergeant Daniel Norwood, 31st (the Huntingdonshire) Regiment of Foot, 1860s (c). The trunk is of a very plain design, possibly army-made. It is painted black on the outside but with natural finish inside. Metal reinforcements on corners and sides held in place with hand-made nails. One small handle on each end. Below the lock is painted the user’s name and details and the words, ‘Southampton’ and ‘London’. Associated with the Crimean War (1854-1856) and the 2nd China War (1856-1860). Norwood served in the Crimea War (1854-1856) and 2nd China War (1856-1860), earning a campaign medal and one bar for each, possibly for service at Sevastopol and Taku Forts respectively, which appear in the Regiment’s battle honours). He also served in Malta.

Sevastopol, Siege of, 1854-55 (Crimean War 1854-1856), Taku Forts, 1860 (2nd China War 1856-1860)