Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Presentation Silver Cigarette Box.
A presentation cigarette box, 153mm long x 105mm deep x 74mm high, silver (hallmarks for London 1911), the lid inscribed ‘1914. 1915. 1916. Armoured Car Unit Attached Headquarters XVI Mounted Brigade. Best shot in the Unit. Corporal Keirle. Given by J. H. Ismay. 2nd. Lieut 2/1 Dorset Yeomanry.’; together with a presentation shield, the central silver plaque inscribed ‘1909 Light Horse Challenge Shield won by G. Co. U.B.V.R. Team: Capt. A. H. Morgan, Sergt. Wemyss, Sergt. Heron, Corpl. Fyfe, Vol. Conn’, generally good condition (2) £60-£80

Note: Captain Arthur Henry Morgan served with the Upper Burma Volunteer Rifles and was awarded his Indian Volunteer Decoration on 27 August 1910. He was advanced Major on 1 April 1914.