Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria to include a Fine Collection of Napoleonic Medals

Three: Private J. Edwards, King’s Royal Rifle Corps

1914-15 Star (A-2153 Pte., K.R. Rif. C.) gilded; British War and Victory Medals (A-2153 Pte., K.R. Rif. C.) mounted for display; with Birmingham Peace Celebrations Medal 1919, bronze; Identity Disk (A2153 J. Edwards K.R. RifC. C.E.); Religious medal, white metal, unnamed, medals extremely fine (6) £90-120

James Edwards was born in Aston, Birmingham in 1890. A Machinist by occupation, he attested for service in the K.R.R.C. at Birmingham on 28 August 1914, aged 24 years. Posted to the 9th (Service) Battalion, he entered France on 20 May 1915. Private Edwards was discharged due to sickness on 1 July 1916 - heart and lung problems. He was awarded the Silver War Badge (not with lot). With original character certificate and copied service papers and other research.