Silver and Collectors Items - 20th April 2011

Lot 855

Volunteer Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

Estimate £120 - £150 | Hammer £320

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Description

Volunteer Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Edward VII [REX] (5817 Pte. A. D. Wilder. 7 Middx: V. R. C.); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, Edward VII (267 L. Cpl. P. G. Nightingale. 14/London Regt.). Both extremely fine, minor edge bruises to first. (2) Second with Regimental 'Memorandum' of dispatch and response, "I conclude you are aware that your predecessor insisted on my retirement… The medal … is therefore either an apology or a further insult, and is returned herewith.".