Special Collections

Sold on 1 December 2010

1 part

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The Fine Collection of Medals to 'Old Contemptibles' formed by Major Bob Keay

Major Robert Keay

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№ 12

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1 December 2010

Hammer Price:
£410

Three: Private Sidney Faggetter, 4th (Queen’s Own) Hussars, who was wounded in October 1914

1914 Star, with clasp (1229 Pte., 4/Hrs.); British War and Victory Medals (1229 Pte., 4-Hrs.) file mark to edge of victory medal which does not affect naming and with some other minor contact wear, otherwise very fine (3) £120-150

Sidney Faggetter served with the 4th Hussars in France and Flanders from 15 August 1914 and was wounded in action on 30 October 1914, subsequently transferring to the Machine Gun Squadron (Cavalry). The regimental history confirms the fact that he was wounded.

Sold with copy m.i.c.