Special Collections

Sold on 17 September 1999

1 part

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The Brett Collection of Medals to The Buffs

Robert Brett

Lot

№ 582

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17 September 1999

Hammer Price:
£220

Six: Major A. W. Gay, The Buffs

1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals; Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Kenya (Major, Buffs) mounted as worn, very fine (6) £150-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Brett Collection of Medals to The Buffs.

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Taken prisoner at Dunkirk in 1940, Lieutenant Gay either escaped or was repatriated. During the Mau Mau rebellion he was attached to the 2/3rd Battalion, King’s African Rifles.