Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Eight: Colour Sergeant A. Runciman, Gordon Highlanders
India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Mohmand 1933 (2872047 Pte A Runciman Gordons); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue, Regular Army (2872047 CSjt A Runciman Gordon) mounted as worn; together with the related miniature awards, these similarly mounted, the medals all later issues/official replacements, with both the IGS and LS&GC stamped ‘R’ for Replacement, nearly extremely fine

Pair: Private J. E. McCullough, 78th Canadian Infantry
British War and Victory Medals (234236 Pte. J. E. Mc Cullough. 78-Can. Inf.) good very fine (10) £180-£220

Note: Although the Gordons as a whole did not take part in the Mohmand Expedition of 1933, a small detachment from the 1st Battalion, approximately 47 Officers, N.C.Os and men, accompanied it in the capacity of clerks, provost staff and other similar support roles. Runciman is confirmed on the roll as having served attached to HQ, Peshawar Brigade. Any such awards to Imperial troops are scarce.