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

Four: Private Albert Parsons, Royal Munster Fusiliers, who was taken prisoner of war

India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1908 (8031 Pte., 1st Rl. M. Fus.); 1914 Star, with clasp (8031 Pte., R. Muns. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (8031 Pte., R. Mun. Fus.) very fine (4) £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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Albert Parsons served in France and Flanders with the B.E.F. from 13 August 1914 and was taken prisoner of war, almost certainly during the epic stand of the Munsters at Etreux on 27 August 1914. Sold with copy m.i.c.