Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Driver C. Collett, Royal Horse Artillery

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (Driver Chas Collett, F Tp R. H. Arty); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (569 Driver C. Collett B. Bde. R.H.A.) very fine (2) £220-£260

Charles Collett was born in Sandhurst, Gloucestershire. He attested for the Royal Artillery at Gloucester in January 1856, and had his ‘left leg broken by a horse falling on him at Aldershot on 26 November, 1865’ (Service papers refer). Collett was awarded his L.S. & G.C. in January 1876, and was discharged the following year having completed 21 years and 225 days’ service. He became a Chelsea In Pensioner.