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

№ 66

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1 December 2010

Hammer Price:
£650

Five: Sergeant Drummer C. L. Davies, South Wales Borderers, formerly Grenadier Guards

Queen’s Sudan 1896-98 (2416 Pte., 1/Gren. Gds.) suspension claw slightly loose; 1914 Star, with clasp (9905 Sjt. Dmr., S. Wales Bord.); British War and Victory Medals (9905 Sjt., S. Wales Bord.); Khedive’s Sudan 1896-1908, 1 clasp, Khartoum (2416 Pte., Gren. Gds.) first and last medals with contact wear and edge bruising, therefore nearly very fine, otherwise good very fine (5) £300-350

Charles L. Davies served in France and Flanders with the B.E.F. from 13 August 1914 and was discharged on 20 April 1915.

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