A 'Jock's' Korean War campaign medal pair for service in 1950-51: Private E. Davies, 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, 27th British Commonwealth Brigade

- Korea Medal. 1st type obverse legend (22286475 Pte. E. Davies. A. & S. H.)
- United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'

The recipient was a soldier holding the rank of 'Private' while serving with 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders was the direct descendent unit of the famous 'Thin Red Line' (93rd Highlanders).

During the Korean War, the Argylls had the distinction of being amongst the first 2 x British infantry regiments (the other was 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment) to serve in theatre. Major Kenneth Muir of the regiment was posthumously awarded a Victoria Cross - one of only four VC's awarded for the Korean war - for his gallantry in action at 'Hill 282' in 1950. The Argylls added the two battle honours for their services with 27th British Commonwealth Brigade in Korea, 1950-051:

- 'Pakchon'
- 'Korea 1950-51'

The medals mounted for display on card in the court-style

Condition: About EF

Code: 23623