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№ 250

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17 July 2024

Hammer Price:
£280

Pair: Lieutenant R. H. Buckley, Essex Regiment

British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. R. H. Buckley.); Jubilee 1935, unnamed as issued; Coronation 1937, unnamed as issued, mounted as originally worn, and housed in a custom made glazed and hinged display case, generally very fine £60-£80

Robert Hyde Buckley was a Cadet prior to being commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 4th Reserve Battalion, Essex Regiment. He served with the Regiment in the French theatre of war from 22 April 1918. After the war he resided at St Agatha’s, 4 Avenue, Frinton on Sea, and was employed at the Borough Engineer’s Office, Town Hall, Mossley.