Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Private W. Vallance, King’s Own Scottish Borderers

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Gemaizah 1888 (2694. Pte W. Vallance, 2.K.O. Sco: Bord:); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Johannesburg (2694 Pte W. Vallance. K.O. Scot: Bord:); Khedive’s Star, undated, unnamed as issued, mounted for display, very fine (3) £300-£400

William Vallance was born in Dumfries, Scotland, and attested for the King’s Own Scottish Borderers in February 1888. He served with the 2nd Battalion in Egypt, July 1888 - January 1890, and in South Africa, January 1900 - January 1901. Vallance was discharged, 30 January 1901, having served 13 years with the Colours.