Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Warrant Officer Class 2 D. Bertram, 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys), and latterly, the Royal Scots

1914 Star (6120 Cpl., 2/Dns.); British War and Victory Medals (6120 W.O. Cl.2, 2-Dns.) mounted court style for display, edge bruise, nearly extremely fine (3) £120-160

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A fine collection of 1914 Stars to the Cavalry.

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At the outbreak of war the 2nd Dragoons were stationed at York. They entered France on 17 August 1914 as part of the 5th Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division.

Corporal David Bertram, 2nd Dragoons, entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 17 August 1914. He transferred to the Royal Scots in December 1916 and attained the rank of Warrant Officer Class 2.

With copied m.i.c. and census extract.