Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Six: Private Victor Osborn, Welsh Guards, who afterwards transferred to the R.A.F. as Valet to the Duke of York

British War and Victory Medals (2765 Pte. V. Osborn. W. Gds.); Royal Victorian Medal, G.V.R., silver, unnamed as issued; Belgium, Kingdom, Royal Household Medal, A.I.R., silver; Serbia, Kingdom, Royal Household Medal, gilt; Romania, Kingdom, Loyal Service Cross, gilt, mounted court style as worn, good very fine (6) £800-1200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Julian Johnson Collection.

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Victor Osborn served in the Welsh Guards during the Great War, before transferring to the Royal Air Force, in February 1919, as Batman to H.R.H. Prince Albert (afterwards Duke of York and ultimately King George VI). He was demobilised in October 1919 but continued to serve as valet to the Duke of York until 30 September 1934, when he left Royal service. He was awarded the R.V.M. on 27 December 1928, in connection with the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to Australia and New Zealand.

For the recipient’s miniature dress medals, see Lot 1104.