Auction Catalogue

16 & 17 September 2010

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 1560

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17 September 2010

Hammer Price:
£200

A military M.B.E. pair awarded to Captain (Quartermaster) James Forsyth, Scots Guards

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd type breast badge; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, G.VI.R. (2703474 C/Sjt., S.G.) correction to service number, good very fine (2) £200-250

M.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1972. Awarded in respect of distinguished services relating to operations in Northern Ireland, B.A.O.R., Libya and Kenya.

James Forsyth served as a Colour Serjeant in the Scots Guards whilst serving in Malaya. After attaining the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1, he was commissioned a Lieutenant (Quartermaster) in the Scots Guards with effect on 1 April 1965. The following year he was promoted to Captain (Quartermaster). Sold with copy recommendation (WO 373/174) though this is hard to read.