Natal Medal 1906. With clasp '1906' (Pte. S. Dimmick, Natal Rangers.)

Medal & Clasp Verification: The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective published campaign medal roll for the Natal Medal 1906 per the published medal roll ref 'Natal Medal Roll 1906 (Naval & Military Press, ISBN 9781843422198)'

Reference 'British Battles and Medals (7th Edition, 2006)' it is estimated that 839 x medals with clasp were awarded to 'All-Ranks' of t...  read more

Code: 26322

Natal Medal 1906. With clasp '1906' (Pte. G. Laurent, Natal Medical Corps.)

Medal & Clasp Verification: The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective published campaign medal roll for the Natal Medal 1906 per the published medal roll ref 'Natal Medal Roll 1906 (Naval & Military Press, ISBN 9781843422198)'

Reference 'British Battles and Medals (7th Edition, 2006)' it is estimated that only 104 x medals with clasp were awarded to 'All-Ranks'...  read more

Code: 26321

1914 Star. With later gilt tailors copy clasp '5th Aug-22nd Nov 1914' (No  4076 Sepoy Allahdad Khan, 107 /Pionrs.)

The recipient Allahadad Khan was by ethnicity & faith a Punjabi Mussalman, who held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 107th Pioneers, an infantry regiment, of the British Indian Army

A digital search of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission records 107 x All-Ranks (inc British Officers, Indian Officers & Indian All-Ranks) of the 107th Pioneers that died and are ...  read more

Code: 26319

1914 Star. No clasp (No 2422 Bearer Kala Khan, No.2/Coy. A.B.Corps.)

The recipient Kala Khan was by ethnicity & faith a Punjabi Mussalman, non-combatant soldier who held the rank of Bearer (Stretcher-Bearer) while serving with the 2nd Company of the Army Bearer Corps of the British Indian Army

A digital search of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission records 47 x Indian 'Other-Ranks' of Army Bearer Corps units that died in France (none commemorat...  read more

Code: 26318

1914 Star. No clasp (No 1966 Dvr. Mohammad, 1/Mule Corps.)

The recipient Mohammad, was an Indian soldier of the Mussalman, who held the rank of Drier while serving with the 1st Mule Corps of the British Indian Army

A digital search of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission records 6 x Indian 'Other-Ranks' of 1st Mule Corps who died in France (none commemorated in Belgium) between 1914-15

The role of 'Drivers' in the Indian...  read more

Code: 26317

British War Medal Silver issue (337333 Dvr. J. F. Cook. R.A.)

Medal Verification: Medal confirmed as entitled. The recipient was additionally awarded an Interallied Victory Medal  per the below following referenced medal roll sources:

- British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/318. Unit served shown as Durham (R.G.A.) T.F.
- Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/318. Unit served shown as Durham (R.G.A.) T.F.

Joseph Frederic...  read more

Code: 26314

British War Medal. Bronze issue (20755 Pte. J. Nkeane. S.A.N.L.C.)

The recipients extant Medal Index Card confirms the medal being awarded to Private Jacob Nkeane of the South African Native Labour Corps (Basutoland)

Medal Verification: The recipient is confirmed being entitled to the bronze issue British War Medal as the recipients only medal entitlement for his 'Overseas' services during the Great War, per below cited medal roll:

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Code: 26334

Interallied Victory Medal (2DN-6464 Pte. A. Mearns. 2-Dns.)

Wounded-in-Action: Private Arthur Mearns, 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) is confirmed having been wounded 'Wounded-in-Action' in France & Flanders, per the notice published in the 'Dundee Courier' issue of 13 October 1916:

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Private Arthur Mearns, Scots Greys, is among the wounded admitted to the Dundee War Hospital. He is a son of Mr John Mearns, 87 High St...  read more

Code: 26312

Interallied Victory Medal (2573 Pte. Mohammed Mustan, 1-61 K.G.O. Pnrs.)

The recipient Mohammed Mustan was ethnicity & faith a Deccani Mussalman, who held the rank of Private while serving with the 1st Battalion 61st King George's Own Pioneers, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army

During the Great War 1/61st (K.G.O.) Pioneers served overseas on active service in German East Africa

61st King George's Own Pioneers: The 61st Pio...  read more

Code: 26310

Borough of Southwark (London): Medal For Air Raid Service During Great War. Silver (H/M), for 1918

Metal: Silver with Birmingham 1918 hallmark

Dimension: 43mm (H) / mm (W)

Suspension: Fixed ring with a loose hanger ring for attachment to riband

Weight: (including riband)

Maker: Indented on reverse with makers marks 'J.F. for 'James Fenton & Co Birmingham'

Obverse: A four armed Maltese Cross, each arm with a single pom...  read more

Code: 26316