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Auction: 26001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 299

The militaria worn by Major-General Sir C. T. Dawkins, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, who was seven times 'mentioned' during a distinguished career which spanned some four decades of service in Afghanistan, South Africa and on the Western Front

He died of illness contracted on active service and is buried under a C.W.G.C. headstone, one of fifteen Officers of his rank to lose their life to the effects of the Great War following the Armistice

Militaria comprising, 85th Regiment of Foot 'The King's Light Infantry' shoulder belt plate, gilt, fittings to reverse; waist belt, Shropshire Regiment, with another with V.R. cypher; Officer's helmet plate, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, good very fine (4)

For his full-size awards and a biographical note, and his miniature dress medals, please see Lots 224 and 282.

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Estimate
£200 to £300

Starting price
£160