Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Private W. C. Nobbs, 11th Battalion London Regiment, killed in action, Egypt, 19 April 1917

1914-15 Star (3286 Pte., 11-Lond. R.); British War and Victory Medals (3286 Pte., 11-Lond. R.); Memorial Plaque (William Charles Nobbs); together with a Cattle Prize Medal, 47mm., bronze, unnamed; Sport Prize Medal, 36 x 22mm., silver and gold, reverse inscribed, ‘A. Dis. League 1913-24’, extremely fine (lot) £200-250

William Charles Nobbs was born in Ascot, Berkshire. As a Private in the 11th Battalion London Regiment (Finsbury Rifles) he entered the Egypt theatre of war on 10 August 1915. He was killed in action on 19 April 1917, aged 22 years. He was buried in the Gaza War Cemetery. His parents were John and Annie Nobbs of Minchin Farm, Ascot, Berkshire.

The trio in named card boxes of issue with forwarding slips and registered envelopes; plaque in paper and card envelopes and registered envelope; with a silver watch chain; two pierced silver coins; a small photograph in a heart-shaped frame; a stationary case containing paper and envelopes, and a prize rosette. Also with copied m.i.c. and casualty details.