The Collection of British Orders, Decorations and Medals formed by the late Fred Rockwood

The Durbar, Jubilee and Coronation Medals attributed to William Malcolm Hailey, 1st Baron Hailey, O.M., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G., G.C.I.E.

Delhi Durbar 1911; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937, together with a presentation bronze-gilt letter opener, converted from original use as a key, 230mm. overall length, the obverse of the oval grip engraved ‘Presented to H.E. Sir W. Malcolm Hailey, G.C.I.E., K.C.S.I., M.A., I.C.S., Governor of the United Provinces, by Messrs. Martin & Co.’, and the reverse, ‘On the Occasion of the Opening Ceremony of the Shia College, Lucknow, 22nd March 1932’, the blade detached from the grip, and only small traces of gilt remaining, the medals very fine or better (4) £100-150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Orders, Decorations and Medals formed by the late Fred Rockwood.

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