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Sold on 24 October 2014

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

Frederick W Rockwood

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№ 669

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24 October 2014

Hammer Price:
£440

Four: Air Mechanic 2nd Class J. Carstairs, Royal Air Force, later Royal Highlanders and Royal Flying Corps

1914 Star, with clasp (1163 Pte. J. Carstairs, 1/5 R. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals (402863 2 A.M. J. Carstairs, R.A.F.); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (1163 Pte. J. Carstairs, 5-Black Watch), mounted as worn, very fine and better (4) £180-220

Carstairs first went out to France as a Private in the 1/5th Battalion, Royal Highlanders on 1 November 1914, and transferred to the Royal Flying Corps in July 1916.