187
Three: Colour-Sergeant George Paine, Royal Fusiliers Tibet 1903-04, 1 clasp, Gyantse (192...
Tibet 1903-04, 1 clasp, Gyantse (1921 Cr. Sgt. G. Paine, 1st Bn. Ryl. Fu...) part of unit lost through contact wear; Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (1921 Clr: Serjt: G. Paine, Royal Fus.); Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue (C. Sjt. G. Paine, R. Fus.) the first two with contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine, the last nearly extremely fine
---
M.S.M. notified in Army Order 187 of 1941.
George Paine was born in the Parish of Backley, near Rye, Sussex, and attested at Maidstone for the Royal Fusiliers on 4 June 1885, aged 18 years three months. He served a total of 21 years, of which 19 years 52 days were served abroad, and was discharged at Parkhurst on 3 June 1906. He was then in possession of medals for ‘Tibet 1904’ and ‘Long Service & Good Conduct’, and intended to reside at Rye, Sussex.
Sold with original parchment Certificate of Discharge, together with copied research including record of service and a published account of the Tibet Mission of 1904.
Tibet 1903-04, 1 clasp, Gyantse (1921 Cr. Sgt. G. Paine, 1st Bn. Ryl. Fu...) part of unit lost through contact wear; Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (1921 Clr: Serjt: G. Paine, Royal Fus.); Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue (C. Sjt. G. Paine, R. Fus.) the first two with contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine, the last nearly extremely fine
---
M.S.M. notified in Army Order 187 of 1941.
George Paine was born in the Parish of Backley, near Rye, Sussex, and attested at Maidstone for the Royal Fusiliers on 4 June 1885, aged 18 years three months. He served a total of 21 years, of which 19 years 52 days were served abroad, and was discharged at Parkhurst on 3 June 1906. He was then in possession of medals for ‘Tibet 1904’ and ‘Long Service & Good Conduct’, and intended to reside at Rye, Sussex.
Sold with original parchment Certificate of Discharge, together with copied research including record of service and a published account of the Tibet Mission of 1904.
Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria
Auktionsdatum
Ort der Versteigerung
Generelle Versandinformationen vom Auktionshaus verfügbar
If you are successful in purchasing lot/s being auctioned by us and opt for the item/s to be sent to you, we will use the following methods of shipment:
Within the UK
If you live within the UK, items will be despatched using Royal Mail Special Delivery. This service provides parcel tracking (via the Royal Mail website) and next weekday delivery (betwen 9am and 1pm). Items delivered within the UK are covered by our insurance company. Heavy and bulky lots will be sent by courier, in discussion with the client.
Outside of the UK
If the item/s being sent are worth under £1000 in total they are sent using Royal Mail’s Signed For International service. This ensures the item must be signed for when it is delivered.
If the item/s being sent are valued at over £1000 in total they will be sent using FedEx. This service allows next day delivery to customers in many parts of the US and parcels are fully trackable using the FedEx website.
Shipping Exceptions
Certain lots such as those containing glass or sharp implements, etc., may not be suitable for in-house shipping within or outside of the UK. Please contact Noonans with any queries.
Wichtige Informationen
Auctioneer's Buyers Premium: 24% (+VAT)
There is an additional charge of 4.95% (+VAT/sales tax)