Afghanistan 1878-80. No clasp (613 Havr Dewa Singh 32d Bengal Infy)

The recipient was an Indian soldier of Jat Sikh ethnicity and faith, who held the rank of Havildar (Sergeant) while serving with the 32nd Bengal Infantry a class Sikh 'Pioneer' regiment of the Bengal Arm

Reference 'The Afghan Campaigns of 1878-1880 (S. H. Shadbolt, 1882)':

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32ND REGT. (PUNJAB) BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY (PIONEERS)

O...  read more

Code: 24933

Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (Sowar Dost Mahomud 3rd Punjab Cavy)

The recipient was a native soldier of the Mussalman faith who held the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with the 3rd Punjab Cavalry, a mounted regiment of the Punjab Frontier Force

Reference 'The Afghan Campaigns of 1878-1880 (S. H. Shadbolt, 1882)':

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3rd REGT. PUNJAB CAVALRY.

IN the spring of 1880 the 3rd Punjab Cavalry was...  read more

Code: 24931

Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902. Silver issue with 6 x clasps 'Cape Colony', 'Tugela Heights', 'Orange Free State', 'Relief of Ladysmith', 'Laing's Nek' & 'Belfast' (86177 Gnr. J. Judd, 78th Bty., R.F.A.)

Note: Medal neatly re-pinned at claw

Provenance: Spink Numismatic Circular, February 1990.

Medal(s) & Clasps Verification: No. 86177 Gunner James Judd is shown entitled to the QSA with 4 x clasps, and the award of the Kings South Africa Medal with 2 x clasps per below referenced medal rolls

- QSA Medal: With 4 x clasps: WO 100/143. Roll signed Potche...  read more

Code: 24925

Tibet Medal 1903-04. Bronze issue. No clasp (806 Cooly Nera Dhun, S. & T. Corps)

The medal recipient was an attested follower, of Nepalese ethnicity, serving as a non-combatant who performed the trade of 'Cooly' (Labourer) while serving with the Supply and Transport Corps of the British Indian Army

A choice example with original lustre

Condition: About EF  read more

Code: 24924

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

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 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