Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A scarce ‘South Persia (Bushire Force)’ M.S.M. group of twelve awarded to Staff Sergeant F. G. Baker, Corps of Military Staff Clerks, late King’s Dragoon Guards

British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaf (S. Sgt. F. G. Baker. I.U.L.); General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, S. Persia (S. Sgt. F. G. Baker. I.U.L.); 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; War Medal; India Service Medal; Delhi Durbar 1911; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937, these last seven all unnamed as issued; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue with fixed suspension (Sergt. F. G. Baker. I.C.C.); Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (Sjt. F. G. Baker. C. of M.S.C.) light contact marks, otherwise good very fine (12) £500-600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Awards to the Indian Army from the Collection of AM Shaw.

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M.S.M. London Gazette 15 January 1920: ‘South Persia (Bushire Force).

M.I.D. London Gazette 23 July 1920: (South Persia Force).

Jubilee 1935 and Coronation 1937 both confirmed as Conductor, Southern Command, Indian Army Corps of Clerks.