New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated 1864 to 1865 (Lieut. C. W. Howard, 70th Regt.) good very fine £1,200-£1,600

Dr Payne’s Collection 1911; Colonel J. G. Adamson’s Collection, Glendining’s, February 1927.

Charles William Howard was appointed Ensign, by purchase, in the 70th Foot on 19 March 1861; Lieutenant, 5 December 1864. He served in the New Zealand war of 1863-66, and was present at the actions of Rangiawhia and Orakau, and surprise and capture of the village of Okea near Warea (Medal).