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

№ 50

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1 December 2010

Hammer Price:
£600

Six: Private C. Spencer, 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment

Queen’s Sudan 1896-98 (3675 Pte., 1/Lin. R.); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Transvaal, South Africa 1902 (3675 Pte., Lincoln. Regt.); 1914 Star, with clasp (7997 Pte., 1/Linc. R.); British War and Victory Medals (7997 Pte., Linc. R.); Khedive’s Sudan 1896-1908, 1 clasp, Khartoum (3675 Pte., 1st Bn., Lincoln. Regt.) minor edge bruise to first, otherwise generally nearly very fine or better (6) £300-350

Charles Spencer served in France and Flanders with the B.E.F. from 8 November 1914 and was discharged on 11 March 1917.

Sold with copy m.i.c. which shows entitlement to Silver War Badge (due to wounds).