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

№ 72

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1 December 2010

Hammer Price:
£210

Three: Private L. G. Clifton, 1st Battalion, East Surrey Regiment

1914 Star, with copy clasp (L-6626 Pte., 1/E. Surr. R.); British War and Victory Medals (L-6626 Pte., E. Surr. R.) contact wear overall, therefore nearly very fine (3) £120-140

Lewis George Clifton enlisted into the army on 24 August 1900, served in France and Flanders with the B.E.F. from 16 August 1914 and was discharged on 3 September 1915.

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