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

Lot

№ 15

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1 December 2010

Hammer Price:
£300

Four: Private Walter Wellman, 7th (Queen’s Own) Hussars

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (4241 Pte., 7th Hussars); 1914 Star, with copy clasp (4241 Pte., 7/Hrs.); British War and Victory Medals (4022 Pte., 7-Hrs.) good very fine (4) £200-250

Walter Wellman served in France and Flanders with the B.E.F. from 7 October 1914. Sold with copy m.i.c. which shows entitlement to Silver War Badge (discharged January 1919, aged 41).