Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A scarce ‘double issue’ I.G.S. 1908-35, and regimentally unique ‘Baluchistan’ M.S.M. group of five awarded to Sergeant R. J. Duncan, Dorsetshire Regiment and Indian Telegraph Department

British War Medal 1914-20 (5983 Pte. R. J. Duncan. Dorset. R.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (2) (5983 R. [sic] Duncan, Tel. Dept.; 5983 A. Sjt. R. J. Duncan, Dorset. R.) latter partially officially renamed; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (5983 Pte R. [sic] Duncan Dorset: R.); Meritorious Service, G.V.R., 1st issue (5983 Pte. R. J. Duncan 2/Dorset R.) generally good very fine (5) £300-£400

M.S.M. London Gazette 26 May 1920:

‘In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Baluchistan Force, North-West Frontier, India.’

M.I.D. London Gazette 3 August 1920.

Robert J. Duncan was born in Bangalore. He served with the 2nd Battalion Dorsetshire Regiment during the Great War (M.I.C. gives BWM as full entitlement), and was attached with the rank of Local Sergeant to the Indian Telegraph Department for service with the Baluchistan Force, North West Frontier, India.

M.S.M. unique to regiment.