Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria to include a Fine Collection of Napoleonic Medals

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Jowaki 1877-8 (225 Pte. Chas. Petty, 4 Bn. Rifle Bde.) edge bruising, otherwise good very fine £150-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Donald G. Mellen Collection.

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Charles Petty was born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. A Basket Maker by occupation, he attested for the Rifle Brigade at Gloucester on 31 October 1857, aged 19 years. With the 4th Battalion Rifle Brigade he served in the Mediterranean 6 years, three months; Canada, 16 months and India, 6 years, four months. Discharged on 29 February 1880 on the termination of his second period of engagement. With copied service papers and roll extract.