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SC16: Sporting and Collectors

A Fine Medal Group Awarded To Major General Horace Leslie Birks CB, DSO (1897-1985)

Auction Lot SC16/135

A fine medal group awarded to Major General Horace Leslie Birks CB, DSO (1897-1985), Military KCB Star, DSO, 1914-15 Star, War Medal, Victory Medal, 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45 with oak leaf, Coronation Medal 1937, with corresponding miniature group and Caterpillar Club badge, mounted in a glazed case.
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A Fine Medal Group Awarded To Major General Horace Leslie Birks CB, DSO (1897-1985) (SC16/135) offered in our Sporting and Collectors Sale starting on 20th March 2013 at our salerooms in Honiton, Devon.

Lot Description

A fine medal group awarded to Major General Horace Leslie Birks CB, DSO (1897-1985), Military KCB Star, DSO, 1914-15 Star, War Medal, Victory Medal, 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45 with oak leaf, Coronation Medal 1937, with corresponding miniature group and Caterpillar Club badge, mounted in a glazed case.

Price Realised

£5,000

VAT

VAT on Buyer's Premium

Department

Collectables and Toys

Fine Art Category

Medals and Militaria

Fine Art Knowledge Base

  • Horace Leslie Birks (1897-1985)

Sale Information

SC16: Sporting and Collectors
Wednesday, 20th March 2013
Dowell Street, Honiton

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Important Notes

Owing to the increasing amount of reproduction militaria in circulation, in particular Third Reich items, the bidder must be satisfied in relation to the authenticity of each lot prior to bidding. Such lots are sold as seen and refunds will not be given. Viewing of such lots is highly recommended.

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A Fine Medal Group Awarded To Major General Horace Leslie Birks CB, DSO (1897-1985)

Auction Lot: SC16/135

A fine medal group awarded to Major General Horace Leslie Birks CB, DSO (1897-1985), Military KCB Star, DSO, 1914-15 Star, War Medal, Victory Medal, 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45 with oak leaf, Coronation Medal 1937, with corresponding miniature group and Caterpillar Club badge, mounted in a glazed case.

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