Baldwin & Sons
Auction 75 26 September 2012
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MILITARY MEDALS. Campaign Groups. Great War Pair awarded to Private Christopher Marsden, 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, killed in action, 1914-15 Star (15691 Pte. C. Marsden. R. Sc: Fus:), Victory Medal, 1914-1919 (Pte); pair officially impressed, British War Medal lacking, group loose. Old uneven tone, very fine. (2)
Christopher Marsden was born in Darwen, Lancashire, the son of Christopher and Margaret Marsden. He enlisted in the same town to serve with the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers during the Great War. He was killed in action in France and Flanders 17 May 1915. He is listed as having previously been resident at Oswaldtwistle, Lancs, living with his wife Catherine. His name is recorded at the Le Touret Memorial, France.
Estimate: £40-60
Christopher Marsden was born in Darwen, Lancashire, the son of Christopher and Margaret Marsden. He enlisted in the same town to serve with the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers during the Great War. He was killed in action in France and Flanders 17 May 1915. He is listed as having previously been resident at Oswaldtwistle, Lancs, living with his wife Catherine. His name is recorded at the Le Touret Memorial, France.
Estimate: £40-60