Painting, Sir John Longstaff, A portrait of Charles Edward Merrett, 1924
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Colonel Sir Charles Merrett VD is the longest serving President of the RASV. He served in the role for 31 years from 1915 to 1946. This oil painting was presented to him in 1925 by the Council of the RASV.
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Oil Painting In Wooden Frame, Gold Gilt
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PRESENTED TO COLONEL C. E. MERRITT VD BY THE COUNCIL OF THE RAS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM AND IN RECOGNITION OF MANY YEARS OF VALUED SERVICE AS PRESIDENT 5.2.25
