The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria

The Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge’s Own), Captain Bertram Edmund Ward’s Cheroot Case 1882-1902.
Ward, a Queen’s Cadet, passed out of RMC Sandhurst and was gazetted in the rank of Lieutenant to the 1st Battalion The Middlesex Regiment 10 May 1882, promoted to Captain 19 March 1890, Major 12 October 1901 (4th Militia Battalion), back as Second in Command of the 2nd Battalion 1905, Lieutenant-Colonel 1st Battalion 1 September 1910 and still in that capacity in October 1914. The two part sliding leather case was retailed by ‘Brown & Co. London, Superior Quality’ is mounted on the outer sleeve with a silver badge being the centre from the last pattern officer’s shako plate of the 77th (East Middlesex) Regiment. The inner sleeve is written overall with, in effect his career in the regiment commencing with his appointment in 1882, every subsequent posting is listed and the date of his promotion to Captain. This saga continues until 1902 when he runs out of space! A remarkable item, good condition £40-£60

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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