Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War M.M. group of six awarded to Serjeant F. Laishley, Army Cyclist Corps

Military Medal, G.V.R. (2649 Sjt., A.C.C.); 1914-15 Star (2649 Sjt., A. Cyclist Corps); British War and Victory Medals (2649 Sjt., A. Cyc. Corps); Defence Medal, unnamed; Imperial Service Medal, G.VI.R., 2nd issue (Frederick Laishley) mounted for wear in incorrect order, some contact marks, generally very fine (6) £360-400

M.M. London Gazette 14 September 1916.

I.S.M. London Gazette 30 July 1952. ‘Postman, Higher Grade; London Postal Region.’

Serjeant Frederick Laishley, Army Cyclist Corps entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 31 May 1915. He was subsequently awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. In later life he was employed by the Post Office and was awarded the I.S.M. in 1952.

With original (but crumpled) photograph of the recipient in uniform, wallet for holding medals and some copied research.

Funds from the sale of these medals will go to The Royal British Legion.