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Sold by Order of a Direct DescendentA mounted group of seven miniature dress medals worn by Major-
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Sold by Order of a Direct DescendentA mounted group of seven miniature dress medals worn by Major-General H. H. Blake, Royal Army Medical Corps, who having served on the Western Front went on to work closely with Dr Ludwig Guttmann at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, their surgeries revolutionised the treatment of spinal injuries and ultimately led to the foundation of the Paralympic GamesThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 1st type breast badge, silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1919, on post-1937 riband; 1914 Star [sic]; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves; India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31; Delhi Durbar 1911; Coronation 1937, mounted as worn, toned, good very fine (7). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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Sold by Order of a Direct DescendentA mounted group of seven miniature dress medals worn by Major-General H. H. Blake, Royal Army Medical Corps, who having served on the Western Front went on to work closely with Dr Ludwig Guttmann at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, their surgeries revolutionised the treatment of spinal injuries and ultimately led to the foundation of the Paralympic GamesThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 1st type breast badge, silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1919, on post-1937 riband; 1914 Star [sic]; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves; India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31; Delhi Durbar 1911; Coronation 1937, mounted as worn, toned, good very fine (7). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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