Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Boy Scouts Association Gallantry Cross Third Class group of four awarded to Scout Master T. Grantaire-Robertson, 1st Central Methodist Scout Troop, later Captain, South African Air Force

Boy Scouts Association Gallantry Cross, 3rd Class, 2nd issue, gilt, unnamed, with integral top riband bar, in case of issue; War Medal 1939-45; Africa Service Medal, these both officially impressed ‘203330 T. Grantaire-Robertson’, in original paper envelopes of issue; Coronation 1953, unnamed as issued; together with a Scottish Clan Crest Badge for the Robertson Clan; and two South Africa Royal Visit medallions, bronze, both unnamed as issued, nearly extremely fine (4) £300-£400

Thomas Grantaire-Robertson was born on 20 August 1896 and was a schoolmaster by profession. A Scout Master of the 15 Central Methodist Scout Troop, he was awarded the Scout Association Gallantry Cross Third Class on 10 January 1922. He enlisted for service in the South African Air Force in January 1941, and was posted as Second Lieutenant at 71 Air School, Milner Park. He transferred to 6 Air School in July 1942, and was promoted to Captain on 1 October 1943. He was released from service in August 1946 and resumed employment with the Transvaal Education Department. He died on 12 February 1962.

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Note: Coronation Medal unconfirmed.