Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Five: Sergeant W. H. Cole, 1/16th (County of London), London Regiment (Queen’s Westminster Rifles)

1914 Star, with clasp (1362 Cpl. W. H. Cole. 1/16 Lond: R.); British War and Victory Medals (1362 Sjt. W. H. Cole. 16-Lond. R.); Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (550064 Sjt: W. H. Cole. 1/16 Lond: R.); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (550064 Sjt. W. H. Cole. 16/Lond: R.) mounted as originally worn, toned, light contact marks, therefore very fine or better (5) £300-£400

M.S.M. London Gazette 17 June 1918:

‘In recognition of valuables services rendered with the Forces in France during the present war.’

Sold with the following related items: Wooden Pipe with Regimental Crest, by Barlings; three contemporary postcard photographs, including one with recipient in uniform; National Registration Certificate for Mrs Maud Elizabeth Cole, 64 Kynaston Road, Thornton Heath, dated 29 August 1918.