Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Six: Sergeant J. Cobban, 2nd Battalion, Royal Highlanders, later Military Mounted Police and Royal Artillery

1914 Star, with clasp (572 [sic] Pte. J. Cobban. 2/R. Highrs); British War and Victory Medals (1572 Pte. J. Cobban. R. Highrs.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial (2744408 Sjt. J. Cobban. R.A.), 2nd War campaign awards loose, remainder mounted for wear, light contact marks, generally very fine (6) £160-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the 42nd Highlanders and 73rd Foot (Black Watch).

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John Cobban was born in Leith, Midlothian. He served during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Highlanders in the French theatre of war from 12 October 1914. He transferred to the Military Mounted Police in October 1916. MIC notes ‘correct No 1572. No action to Star Roll unless returned.’

Sold with card box of issue for Second War campaign awards, addressed to ‘Mr. J. A. Cobban, 32 Preston Terrace, Linlithgow, West Lothian.’