The Fine Collection of Medals to 'Old Contemptibles' formed by Major Bob Keay

Five: Acting Sergeant Walter Jack, 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders, who was wounded in November 1914

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (6637 Corl., 2:Sea. Highrs.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (6637 Corpl., Seaforth Highrs.); 1914 Star, with clasp (6637 Pte., 2/Sea. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals (6637 A. Sjt., Sea. Highrs.) some contact wear and edge bruising, nearly very fine and better (5) £250-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Fine Collection of Medals to 'Old Contemptibles' formed by Major Bob Keay.

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Walter Jack served in France and Flanders with the B.E.F. from 25 October 1914 He was wounded in action (gunshot wound left cheek) on 7 November 1914 and subsequently served in Salonika from August 1916 to April 1919. Sold with copy m.i.c.