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

№ 58

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1 December 2010

Hammer Price:
£180

Three: Lance Corporal John Cooke, Royal Irish Regiment

1914 Star, with clasp (6424 L. Cpl., R. Ir. Regt.); British War and Victory Medals (6424 Pte., R. Ir. Regt.); together with Silver War Badge, reverse officially numbered ‘23263’, good very fine (4) £120-150

John Cooke served in France and Flanders with the Royal Irish Regiment from 7 October 1914 and was discharged on 22 May 1916. Sold with copy m.i.c. which shows entitlement to Silver War Badge (due to sickness, 22 May 1916).