An original item, no glow under blacklight. Specialty badges were introduced in 1907 and were phased out by 1926. They indicated that the soldier had undertaken specialist training, in this case as a Wagoneer, or wagon repairer.
A collection of maps and a detailed account of American operations during the Great War. This pack was put together by General Pershing and distributed across the Army in late 1918 to early 1919. Lot comprises two large maps, detailing the Meuse Argonne offensive and the St Mihiel Salient Offensive, as well as a pamphlet…
A lovely collection of items, all belonging to the same man; Master Sergeant C. Sedgwick Moss. The grouping comprises; 1. His two clasp Victory Medal, Meuse-Argonne and Defensive Sector, with ribbon bar having two battle stars. 2. Two period photographs, one with Dad written on the reverse. 3. A lovely wool felt M Sgt rank…
An original First World War American Victory Medal, original ribbon with a wrap brooch, clasp combination of Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne and Defensive Sector. This combination of battle clasps was only issued to the 26th and the 42nd Infantry Division and in much fewer numbers Aero Squadrons 27th, 94th, 95th and 147th.
An original British War Medal, short length of original ribbon, correctly named to; C.Z. 4573 A. MILLER. A.B. R.N.V.R. Alex Miller was solely entitled to the British War Medal.
An original British War Medal, length of original ribbon, correctly named to; J. 34731. G. BAMPTON. A. B. R. N. The medal rolls on the National Archives confirm George Bampton was entitled to a trio, having served aboard HMS Assistance, a repair ship.
An original British War Medal, length of original ribbon, correctly named to; 40670 CPL. A. HUGHES. R. A. M. C. Arthur Hughes was entitled to a 15 trio, having arrived in France on 18 July 1915. Suspension slightly slack.
An original British War Medal, length of replacement ribbon, correctly named to; T2-13635 DVR. F. J. BURNETT. A. S. C. Frederick Burnett was entitled to a 15 trio having arrived in France on 20 May 1915. He later served with the Welsh Regiment under s n 88357.
An original British War Medal, length of original ribbon, correctly named to; T-386481 DVR. H. CHAMBERLAIN. A. S. C. Harry Chamberlain was entitled to a pair, as confirmed on the MIC.
An original British War Medal, short length of replacement ribbon, correctly named to; 412 GNR. A. HAYES. R. A. Arthur Hayes was entitled to a 15 Star trio, having arrived in Egypt on 26 September 1914.
An original British War Medal, short length of replacement ribbon, correctly named to; 50914 PTE. W. BEAN. W. RID. R. William Bean was entitled to a pair, as confirmed on the MIC, as well as the Silver War Badge. He also served with the Labour Corps (s n 391242).
An original British War Medal, short length of replacement ribbon, big edge knock on the P of PTE and suspension loose, but correctly named to; 45425 PTE. T. BRANNAN. S. LAN. R. Thomas Brannan was entitled to a pair, as confirmed on the MIC. He also served with the Cheshire Regiment under s n 72284.
An original British War Medal, short length of replacement ribbon, correctly named to; 5974 PTE. H. BROOKE. W. YORK. R. Harry Brooke was entitled to a pair, as confirmed on the MIC and also served under s n 242331.
An original British War Medal, short length of replacement ribbon, correctly named to; 81368 PTE. T. BURROWS. W. YORK. R. Tom Burrows was entitled to a pair, as confirmed on the MIC.
An original British War Medal, short length of replacement ribbon, correctly named to; 3290 PTE. E. CARR. YORK. R. Harry Brooke was entitled to a pair, as confirmed on the MIC and also served under s n 242331.
An original British War Medal, length of replacement ribbon, correctly named to; 56103 PTE. G. DICKINSON. W. YORK. R. George Dickinson was entitled to a pair, as confirmed on the MIC.