1914-15 Star (2.Lieut. F.J. Adamson.High L.I.)

Wounded-in-Action: Various newspaper reports record that Second-Lieutenant (later Captain) Frank John Adamson, was 'Wounded-in-Action' more than once while serving in France & Flanders. Firstly he is recorded in the Officers Casualty, dated London 20 August 1916 that was published in The Civil and Military Gazette (Lahore) issue of 27 August 1916. Also see 'The Scotsman' issue of 15 March 1923,...  read more

Code: 24923

Great War 1914-18. France Theatre 'Arras' Sweetheart Brooch. Gilt / yellow metal enamel

Reverse of brooch retaining its long hinged pin, but now sans' clasp

In 1915-1916, Arras, a city in northern France, was a vital British logistic center and a place for Allied servicemen to spend time away from the front lines, with shops, cafes, and hotels catering to the military population

The 1918 Battle of Arras was the opening phase of the Hundred Days Offens...  read more

Code: 24922

British Army and Commonwealth Forces 'Wound Stripe'. Gilding metal, tunic sleeve badge as worn 1916-1920 & later in 1939-1945

Reverse of badge with loop fittings and cotter pin as issued. The insignia marked A.B.) Prov Pat, 7342-17 (No. 4

Uncommonly complete with the issue brass backing plate, this stamped 'The Wound Stripe Prov No. 4 Pat'

This particular insignia formerly worn by No. 71383 Sergeant William Galen, M.M., late 27th Canadian Infantry Battalion, C.E.F. - who was twice wounded...  read more

Code: 24920

British Army and Commonwealth Forces 'Wound Stripe'. Gilding metal, tunic sleeve badge as worn 1916-1920 & later in 1939-1945

Reverse of badge with loop fittings and cotter pin as issued. The insignia marked A.B.) Prov Pat, 7342-17 (No. 4

Uncommonly complete with the issue brass backing plate, this stamped 'The Wound Stripe Prov No. 4 Pat'

This particular insignia formerly worn by No. 71383 Sergeant William Galen, M.M., late 27th Canadian Infantry Battalion, C.E.F. - who was twice wounded...  read more

Code: 24919

British, Empire and Dominion Forces 1914-18: Lewis Gunner 'L.G.' gilding metal sleeve badge

A two part metal badge complete with reverse loop fittings, as issued, together with brass backing plate

A scarce seen 'complete' Great War era Lewis Gunner's tunic sleeve insignia

Condition: VF  read more

Code: 24918

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV first issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F 1919' (10002 Pte. W. McLaughlin, High. L. I.)

Medals & Clasps Verification: No. 10002 Private Walter McLaughlin is confirmed being entitled the IGS 1908 medal and clasp for his service in the Third Afghan War, and in addition had prior qualified for three Great War campaign medals per below referenced medal rolls:

- 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2793 Shown as transferred to Class Z Reserve 6 December 1919
- British War Medal. ...  read more

Code: 24917

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. George V. Silver first issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (3469 Sepoy Phuman, 1 Btn. Cps. Of Guides F.F.)

The recipient was an Indian soldier serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the 1st Battalion, Corps of Guides (Frontier Force) an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army

The Corps of Guides (comprising both Cavalry and Infantry regiments) was the most famous corps of the former British Indian Army. With the regimental centre located at 'Mardan' Cantonment in the North West Fronti...  read more

Code: 24916

India General Service Medal Medal 1908-35. GV 1st issue with clasp 'Malabar 1921-22' (3542 Rfmn. Dewan Sing Aswal, 1-18 R. Garh Rfls.)

The recipient was an Indian soldier of Garhwali ethnicity and the Hindu faith, who held the rank of Rifleman while serving with the 1st Battalion Royal Garhwal Rifles, a crack infantry regiment of the British Indian Army

Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (Seventh edition, 2006) the regiment is shown as present and entitled to the clasp. This medal and clasp was the medal and c...  read more

Code: 24913

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV silver first issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1921-24' (193 Sep. Mohd. Bakhsh, 2-2 Pjb. R.)

The recipient Mohd Baksh, was a Punjabi Mussalman soldier who held the rank of 'Sepoy' (Private) while serving with the 2nd Battalion 2nd Punjab Regiment of the British Indian Army

Prior to 1922, 2/2 Punjab had been styled 69th Punjabis

The recipients low 3 digit regimental number indicates a regimental number issued to the recipient in 1922, either as a new recrui...  read more

Code: 24912

India General Serice Medal 1908-35. GV 2nd issue with clasp 'Mohmand 1933' (2712 Nk. Dharam Chand, 3-14 Punjab R.)

The recipient Dharam Chand was an Indian soldier of Dogra Rajput ethnicity and of the Hindu faith, who held the non-commissioned-officer rank of 'Naik' (Corporal) while serving with the 3rd Battalion 14th Punjab Regiment an infantry unit of the British Indian Army

1939-1945: During the Second World War, 3/14 Punjab served in: India, Egypt, Aden Colony, Italian East Africa and Bur...  read more

Code: 24911