Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Delhi (Drum Major Charles Higgins, 75th. Foot.) a post-1873 later issue with later impressed naming, minor edge bruising, good very fine £200-260

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals to Musicians formed by the Late Llewellyn Lord.

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Charles Higgins was born in Cam, Gloucestershire, and attested for the Scots Fusilier Guards at London on 16 May 1836, aged 12 years. Appointed a Drummer in April 1839, he transferred to the 75th Regiment in April 1849 and was promoted Drum Major in April 1849. He was discharged at Aldershot on 19 October 1864, having served in India for over 12 years.