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Auction: 20002 - Orders, Decorations, Medals & Space Exploration
Lot: 316

Six: Band-Sergeant T. G. Lawless, 13th Hussars

1914-15 Star (5767, Cpl. T. G. Lawless. 13th Hrs.); British War and Victory Medals (5767 Cpl. T. G. Lawless. 13-Hrs.); Defence Medal 1939-45; Dehli Durbar 1911 (5767 L/C. T. G. Lawless, 13th Hussars.), engraved naming; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (535464 Sjt. T. G. Lawless: 13-Hrs.), mounted as worn, very fine

Thomas George Lawless enlisted in the 13th Hussars aged 14 in March 1901 and was with the Regiment until 1922. Having served in India, he further served with his unit in France from 15 December 1914. Sold together with a fine archive of original material comprising:

(i)
An Acme Model "Solbron" trumpet by Boosey & Co, London, numbered '113070', and attractively engraved 'Presented to Sgt. T. G. Lawless. By the Officers, Sgts and Members of Band XIIIth Hussars on his leaving the Regt. March 1922.'

(ii)
13th Hussars silver medal, reverse engraved '1920. Sergts. Mess Highest aggregation of the Rifle Meeting. Winner. Sgt. T. G. Lawless.'

(iii)
13th Hussars silver medal, reverse engraved 'Segts. Mess Shooting Challenge Cup. 1920, Winner. Sgt. T. G. Lawless.'

(iv)
13th Hussars bronze medal, reverse engraved 'Inter Troop Shooting Challenge Shield. 1920. Winners. 4th Troop C Squadron. Sgt. T. G. Lawless.'

(v)
Trumpet & Bugle Sounds, by Potter & Co, inscribed in pencil inside, besides copied research, photographs of recipient, the Band and service record.

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Sold for
£320

Starting price
£200