Auction Catalogue

12 November 2020

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

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Lot

№ 616

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12 November 2020

Hammer Price:
£45

1914-15 Star (4843. Pte. W. O’Keefe. Ir. Gds.) a somewhat later issue with the naming very lightly impressed, nearly very fine £30-£40

W. O’Keefe attested for the Irish Guards and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 23 November 1914. He deserted on 20 January 1917, and his 1914-15 Star was finally restored to him (alongside his newly-issued British War and Victory Medals) on 5 July 1947.

Sold with copied Medal Index Card.