Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

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Four: Warrant Officer Class II F. R. West, 9th Lancers
1914 Star, with clasp (1087 Sjt. F. R. West. 9/Lrs.); British War and Victory Medals (L-1087 Sjt. F. West. 9-Lrs.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue with fixed suspension (311892 W.O. Cl. II. F. R. West. 9-Lrs.) mounted as worn, edge bruising and contact marks, nearly very fine

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (Sergt. G. West. E. I. Ry. Volr. Rifle Corps.) engraved naming, good very fine (5) £260-£300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The David Laban Collection of Great War Awards.

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Frederick R. West was born at Ranikett, India, and attested for service in the 9th Lancers at Hounslow in 1908 at the age of 20. He served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 15 August 1914, and following the Great War he was re-numbered 311893. He was discharged ‘time expired’ as Staff Sergeant Major at Canterbury on 25 December 1929, his conduct being described as exemplary.

Sold with an empty Princess Mary 1914 Christmas Tin; and a 9th Lancers Old Comrades Association lapel badge in gilt and enamel.