Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The mounted group of seven miniature dress medals worn by Mr. V. Osborn, Valet to the Duke of York

British War and Victory Medals; Royal Victorian Medal, G.V.R., silver; Belgium, Kingdom, Royal Household Medal, A.I.R., silver; Serbia, Kingdom, Royal Household Medal, gilt; Romania, Kingdom, Loyal Service Cross, gilt; Norway, Kingdom, Royal Household Medal of King Haakon VII, silver-gilt, mounted court style as worn, good very fine (7) £200-300

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 full sized medals, see Lot 250.