The Brett Collection of Medals to The Buffs

The Buffs Regimental Medal, silver, 38mm, hallmarked Birmingham 1928, the obverse with applied regimental crest, the reverse inscribed (Lt. J. G. Nicholson, Adjt. 1928) fitted with rings for suspension, very fine £40-50

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

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Brigadier J. G. Nicholson was awarded the C.B.E. for his outstanding work as the British Brigadier in Plans Section of Allied Forces Headquarters which he joined in June 1944. He was an accomplished shot and, in 1928, competed successfully in the Army Championships at Bisley, being one of the ‘Army Hundred’ selected to shoot for the King’s Medal that year.