Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, S. Persia, M.I.D. oak leaf (200744 A-Sjt. C. T. Ward, R.W. Kent R.) edge bruise, very fine, rare £250-300

M.I.D. London Gazette 30 January 1920. ‘For distinguished services with the British Forces in Persia during the period 1 April 1918 to 31 March 1919.’

Served in the 1/4th Battalion Royal West Kent. Only 16 clasps awarded to the regiment. Home address: ‘Mouse Hall, Kingsnoth, Ashford, Kent.’ With copied m.i.c.