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

№ 98

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1 December 2010

Hammer Price:
£130

Pair: Lieutenant H. W. R. Brown, 9th (Glasgow Highlanders) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry, later Intelligence Corps (Special List)

1914 Star, with clasp (2400 Pte., 9/High. L.I.); British War Medal 1914-20 (Lieut.); together with a renamed Victory Medal, nearly very fine (3) £50-70

H. W. Reid Brown served in France and Flanders with the 9th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry from 5 November 1914. He received his commission in the Intelligence Corps (Special List) in the rank of Temporary Lieutenant on 10 December 1918.