Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Afghanistan 1878-80, 2 clasps, Kabul, Kandahar (1225. Pte. C. Hutchins. 9th. Lancers.) nearly very fine £280-320

Charles Hutchins was born near Southampton in 1851 and attested for the 9th Lancers at Westminster on 18 November 1870. He served with the Regiment in India and Afghanistan from 9 January 1875 until 23 November 1885 (also entitled to a Kabul to Kandahar Star), and was promoted Lance Corporal on 20 July 1885. He was discharged on 23 March 1886, after 15 years and 126 days’ service.