Pewter Tankard, by Mastercraft, Sheffield, 125mm high, 90mm. dia. at lip, , inscribed, ‘To S/Sgt. “Tak” Takavesi D.C.M. from W.Os. & Sgts. H.Q. Sqd. 23 S.A.S. Regt.’, very good condition £300-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection.

View
Collection

Sekonaia Takavesi was born in Fiji in 1943. From Vanuabalavu, Fiji, he enlisted into the King’s Own Scottish Borderers in November 1961. Served with the S.A.S., 1963-86. Was wounded in action at Mirbat, Dhofar, 19 July 1972, and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Most notably he served with 6 Troop B Squadron S.A.S. at the Iranian Embassy Siege.