Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Six: Major R. N. L. Taff, King’s Own Regiment, late Corps of Military Police (India)

1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, G.VI.R., with M.I.D. oak leaf (Major R. N. L. Taff. Kings Own.), mounted as originally worn, lacking retaining pin, generally very fine (6) £200-£300

M.I.D. London Gazette 6 April 1944 (Middle East) and 11 January 1945 (Italy).

M.I.D. London Gazette 19 October 1951:

‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Malaya, during the period 1 January to 30th June, 1951.’

R. N. L. Taff initially served during the Second War with the Corps of Military Police (India). He transferred to the 4th Indian Division Provost Company, advanced to Captain in July 1946 and transferred to the King’s Own Regiment. Taff advanced to Major in September 1951, and retired in September 1968.