Portrait in Oils: Lieutenant John Andrew Cardew Duncan (1924-1945), late Kings Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards. Died of Wounds at Liberation of Aalten, Netherlands, 30 March 1945

Lieutenant John Andrew Cardew Duncan (1925-1945) who was educated at Eton College and R.M.C. Sandhurst, was the only son of Major-General Ronald Cardew Duncan, C.I.E., M.V.O., O.B.E. Commandant Jodhpur State Forces 1939-45, late Commandant 2nd Battalion 5th Gurkha Rifle (Frontier Force), whose medals (full-size and miniature) together with his companion portrait in oils by the same artist are being offered for sale separately on the website

Recipient was entitled to the below following un-named Second World War campaign medals, that were issued posthumously to the fallen officers next of kin in (British Army Second World War Medal Index Card refers):

- The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp
- The France and Germany Star. No clasp
- War Medal

The portrait is signed (named indistinct) and painted circa 1946 - a companion portrait of Lt. Duncan's father by the same artist was signed and dated '1946'

The exterior dimensions of the large gilded wooden and plaster frame are approx:

Length: 81cm

Width: 68cm

Weight once packaged will likely be 10kg +/-

In overall good condition. The frame appears intact, while the canvas has 2 x small tears 7-10mm in upper left field quadrant in the 'clouds'

Reverse of frame with wire cable hanger attached to screw-in eyes on either side of frame

This item is not suitable for overseas delivery (unless buyer makes all their own courier arrangements for collection / shipping)

Shipping quoted - is estimated / approximate, and reflects the bulk and special packaging materials that will be required to forward this item using Parcelforce service in the United Kingdom. 'If'' the final cost exceeds the estimate amount quoted at check-out, the buyer will be invoiced for any additional amount

This item is sold as found and will not be subject to returns

Condition: Used & Good (a/f)

Code: 26117