Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Private C. Mitchell, 12th Lancers, who was severely wounded on the Western Front on 29 November 1917

1914 Star, with clasp (4760 Pte. C. Mitchell. 12/Lrs); British War and Victory Medals (L-4760 Pte. C. Mitchell. 12-Lrs.) good very fine (3) £120-£160

Charles Mitchell attested for the 12th Lancers at Edinburgh on 5 May 1913 and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 15 August 1914. He was severely wounded by gun shot to the left hand and left leg on 29 November 1917, and was admitted to 56 General Hospital, Etaples. Recovering, he transferred to the Reserve on 6 June 1920, and was discharged on 4 May 1925, after 12 years’ service.

Sold together with the recipient’s Certificate of Discharge; Character Certificate; Record Office enclosure reporting his wound; and various postcards and 12th Lancers Christmas Cards to and from the recipient.