Medals and Coins, Arms and Armour - 22nd June 2021

Lot 44

Two medals to Private R. Legard

Estimate £200 - £300

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Description

Two medals to Private R. Legard, Duke of Wellington's Regiment: Korea 1950-53, first type obverse (22527131 PTE. R. LEGARD. D.W.R.); United Nations Korea, unnamed as issued, later display mounted, alteration to service number on Korea Medal, very fine. [2]

1st Battalion the Duke of Wellington's Regiment served in Korea, earning the battle honour 'The Hook 1953' for their hard won victory at the Third Battle of the Hook.