Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 10th June 2026

Lot 43

A Korean War pair to Private R. Legard, Duke of Wellington's Regiment

Estimate £120 - £180 | Hammer £120

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Description

A Korean War pair to Private R. Legard, Duke of Wellington's Regiment: Korea Medal 1950-53, first type (22527131 PTE. R. LEGARD. D.W.R.), official alteration to service number very fine; United Nations Korea Service Medal 1950-54, unnamed as issued, very fine; later display mounted. [2]



(36 mm)

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.