Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (Chas. Wiltshire, 29th Foot.) edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise better than good fine £300-£400

Charles Wiltshire was born in the Parish of Emmore, near Bridgewater, Somerset, and enlisted there for the 29th Foot on 20 October 1845, aged 19. He served a total of 21 years and 99 days, including 12 years 11 months in the East Indies, and was discharged at his own request free with pension on 26 January 1867. Character and Conduct ‘have been very good. He is in possession of Five Good Conduct Badges and a medal with two clasps for the Punjab Campaign also a medal for Good Conduct & Long Service (without gratuity). Wounded by a musket ball in the left thigh at the Battle of Chilianwala Jany. 13 1849.’

Sold with copied discharge papers.