Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Historical Records of the 3rd Sikh Infantry, Punjaub Frontier Force, author, publisher and place not stated, c. 1903 [to end of North West Frontier 1901-02 campaigns], 165pp., hardback, some wear and scuffing to spine and covers, therefore fair condition and a rare publication £40-£50

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Books from the Library of Peter Duckers.

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A poignant note inside states that this book was the property of Captain Hugh Smart of the 53rd Sikhs, who enlisted as a Private in the Queen’s Regiment, having deserted from the Indian Army, and was killed in action in France in May 1915.