Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Private A. Higginson, 11th Hussars

1914 Star, with clasp (2895 Pte., 11/Hrs.); British War and Victory Medals (2895 Pte., 11-Hrs.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (534797 Tpr., 11 Hrs.) mounted court style for display, some edge bruising and contact marks, very fine (4) £200-240

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A fine collection of 1914 Stars to the Cavalry.

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At the outbreak of war the 11th Hussars were stationed at Aldershot. They entered France on 16 August 1914 as part of the 1st Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division.

Private Alan Higginson, 11th Hussars entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 15 August 1914. Awarded the Army L.S. & G.C. in 1927. With copied m.i.c.