Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Serjeant G. Williamson, Leicestershire Yeomanry

1914 Star, with copy ‘slip-on’ clasp (1908 Pte., Leic. Yeo.); British War and Victory Medals (1908 Pte., Leic. Yeo.); Territorial Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (528743 Sjt., Leic. Yeo.) silver rosette on ribbon, mounted as worn, some contact marks, very fine (4) £260-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A fine collection of 1914 Stars to the Cavalry.

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The Leicestershire Yeomanry entered France on 3 November 1914 as part of the 7th Cavalry Brigade, 3rd Cavalry Division.

George Williamson enlisted on 23 February 1913 and served in France from 2 November 1914. He was discharged, being unfit for further service, on 16 October 1919, and was awarded the Silver War Badge. Despite this, he subsequently rejoined his old regiment and was awarded the T.E.M. by Army Order 66 of 1926.

With copied m.i.c. and other research. Not entitled to clasp to 1914 Star.