Baldwin & Sons
Auction 101 28 September 2016
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ORDERS, DECORATIONS AND MILITARY MEDALS, Gallantry Groups, A Rare and Attributable King's Medal for Courage in the Cause of Freedom Group of 7 awarded to Serjeant S.W.G. Geer, Indian Army Catering Corps late Royal Sussex Regiment, comprising King's Medal for Courage in the Cause of Freedom, engraved (Sjt. S.W.G. Geer I.A.C.C.); India General Service Medal 1908-35, 1 clasp North West Frontier 1930-31 (6391991 Pte. S Geer R. Suss. R.); 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; 1939-45 Defence Medal; 1939-45 War Medal, all unnamed as issued; Long Service and Good Conduct Medal GVIR with India bar (Sjt. S.W.G. Geer I.A.C.C.), mounted on contemporary bar for wear. Official correction to surname on IGSM, otherwise toned, very fine. (7)
Serjeant Stanley William Gordon Geer - sold with corresponding miniatures. On 23 August 1945 the King's Medal for Courage in the Cause of Freedom was introduced to recognise acts of courage performed by foreign civilians or military personnel, in the furtherance of the British and Commonwealth cause during World War Two. Approximately 3200 medals were awarded.
Estimate: £700-900
Serjeant Stanley William Gordon Geer - sold with corresponding miniatures. On 23 August 1945 the King's Medal for Courage in the Cause of Freedom was introduced to recognise acts of courage performed by foreign civilians or military personnel, in the furtherance of the British and Commonwealth cause during World War Two. Approximately 3200 medals were awarded.
Estimate: £700-900