A Collection of Medals to Recipients of the 1914 Star

Three: Private W. Marshall, 2nd Battalion, Princess Louise’s (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders), who was severely wounded in 1916, resulting in the loss of his right leg

1914 Star (1316 Pte. W. Marshall. 2/ A. & S. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals (1316 Pte. W. Marshall. A. & S. Highrs.); together with the recipient’s Silver War Badge, the reverse numbered ‘73992’, this lacking retaining pin, very fine (4) £100-£140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to Recipients of the 1914 Star.

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William Marshall attested for the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on 14 January 1914 and served with “B” Company of the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 11 November 1914. He was severely wounded in the right leg, and following amputation of the same, was discharged on account of his wounds on 5 August 1916, being awarded a Silver War Badge.

Sold together with four original photographs, three of the recipient in uniform (two following the amputation of his right leg), and one of the recipient’s brother-in-law.