A Collection of Great War Medals

Pair: Private R. W. Elder, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, killed in action, France/Flanders, 23 October 1914

1914 Star, with clasp (277 Pte., 2/Gord. Highrs.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (277 Pte., Gord. Highrs.); Memorial Plaque (Robert Elder) very fine and better (3) £160-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Great War Medal Collection of Robin H.J. Darvell.

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Robert William Elder was born in Windsor, Berkshire and enlisted at London. Serving with the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanderds, he entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 7 October 1914. He was killed in action when serving with “D” Company on 23 October 1914, aged 19 years. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. Clasp confirmed. With commemorative scroll and copied m.i.c. and casualty details.