Waterloo 1815 (Jonathan Howard, 16th or Queen’s Light Drag.) fitted with replacement steel clip and ring suspension, polished, edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine £1,800-£2,200

Cleghorn Collection 1872; Whitaker Collection 1880.

Jonathan Howard was born in the Parish of Blakely, Manchester, and attested there for the 16th Lancers on 20 February 1811, aged 17 years, a weaver by trade. ‘He served 14 years and 40 days in the East Indies. In the Peninsular Army during the campaigns of 1812, 1813, 1814 was present and slightly wounded at the battle of Vittoria; Present at the passage of the Nivelle. Served at Waterloo. Was present at the siege and capture of Bhurtpoor in the East Indies in 1825-26.’ His conduct has been ‘that of a most excellent and efficient soldier, rarely in hospital, trustworthy and sober.’ He was discharged on 31 December 1836, having served 33 years 337 days, including 2 years for Waterloo and half time for service in the East Indies. He also received medals for Vittoria and Bhurtpoor.

Sold with copied discharge papers.