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Auction: 26003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 387

Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant

The despatch box of Sir H. Babington Smith G.B.E., C.H., K.C.B., C.S.I., who served as one of Britain's most senior Civil Servants, representing Britain on the global stage in India, South Africa and Constantinople.

After a vital civil war-service during the Great War, he went on to become the director of the Bank of England in 1920

Black leather despatch box with the Royal cypher of King George V under the handle, with all lettering in gilt, used by "Sir H. Babington Smith, K.C.B., C.S.I.", security lock to the front of the box, with accompanying key, manufactured by John Peck & Sons, Blackfriars, some wear to the leather, otherwise good condition

For his G.B.E., C.H. and K.C.B. and full biographical write up, please see Lot 250 and his miniature C.S.I. breast badge please see Lot 408.

For the full size medals to his son, please see Lot 251, and his miniatures Lot 399.

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Estimate
£400 to £600

Starting price
£320