*A Regimentally Rare A.G.S. Somaliland to Private Percy Dunbar, 2nd Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, one of five men attached to the 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, and one of just 2 officers and 7 other ranks from his Regiment to receive this medal and clasp. Dunbar later re-enlisted for Great War service in late 1914 with the 6th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, and later died on 30 August 1915 from wounds received at Gallipoli, comprising: Africa General Service, 1902-1956, single clasp, Somaliland 1902-04 (5022 Pte P. Dunbar. 2nd E. Lanc: Regt); Medal court-mounted on card for display, suspension slightly loose, very fine. Private Percy Dunbar was born c.1878 at Blackburn, Lancashire, and attested for service with the East Lancashire at Clitheroe on 10 April 1896, having previously worked as a Groom. He served in Somaliland with a small group of 5 men attached to the 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, and for this service he received the above clasp. He then served in India for 5 years between 6 October 1904 and 22 March 1910, after which he returned home and was discharged. He re-enlisted for Great War service in late 1914 with the 6th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, and later died on 30 August 1915 from wounds received at Gallipoli. He is remembered at the Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery, and is entitled to a Great War 1914-15 Trio. Of the A.G.S. Somaliland 1902-04 medals extant, as awarded to the East Lancashire Regiment, Frank Moore’s private notes suggest that 2 were held by the Blackburn Museum.

Estimate: GBP 250 - 300