A fine collection of 1914 Stars to the Cavalry

Four: Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant A. F. Gamble, 2nd Dragoon Guards and latterly, The Bays

1914 Star, with clasp (5270 Cpl., 2/D. Gds.); British War Medal 1914-20 (D-5270 Sjt., 3-D. Gds.(sic)); Victory Medal 1914-19 (D-5270 Sjt., 2-G. Gds. (sic)); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (390898 S.Q.M.S., The Bays) note the naming errors on the British War and Victory Medals, mounted court style for display, contact marks, nearly very fine and better (4) £200-240

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 the Great War, the 2nd Dragoon Guards were stationed at Aldershot. They entered France on 14 October 1914 as part of the 1st Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division.

Corporal Albert F. Gamble, 2nd Dragoon Guards entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 15 August 1914. Later promoted to Sergeant. Postwar he served as Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant in the Bays.

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