Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Acting Sergeant E. G. Markwick, 24th Battalion, The Rifle Brigade

British War and Victory Medals (562 A. Sjt., Rif. Brig.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1919-21, with small M.I.D. oak leaf (206657 A. Sjt., Rif. Brig.) official correction to surname; Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (206657 Pte. (A. Sjt.), 24/Rif. Brig.) nearly very fine or better and scarce (4) £250-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals to The Rifle Brigade and Affiliated Regiments from the collection formed by Michael Haines.

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M.S.M. London Gazette 14 May 1920: ‘In recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with operations on the North West Frontier of India.’

M.I.D. London Gazette 3 August 1920: ‘Brought to notice for distinguished service during the operations against Afghanistan by General Monro in his despatch dated 1 November 1919.’