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13 January 2021

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13 January 2021

Hammer Price:
£1,200

Pair: Sergeant C. Higgins, 2 Squadron, Special Air Service, late Royal Australian Regiment

Vietnam 1964-73 (29948 C. Higgins.); South Vietnam Medal 1964, 1 clasp, 1960- (29948 C. Higgins) mounted as worn, good very fine (2) £500-£700

Provenance: Dix & Webb, March 1996.

Clement Higgins served two tours in Vietnam, the first with 3 Royal Australian Regiment from 28 December 1967 to 28 November 1968. He served his second tour with 2 Squadron, Special Air Service, from 3 February 1970 to 18 February 1971.

Sold with
very poor quality photocopies of three Patrol Reports carried out by his team during this latter period, each patrol lasting 5-6 days.