Morton & Eden

Auction 114  –  29 November 2021

Morton & Eden, Auction 114

Medals, Orders and Decorations

Mo, 29.11.2021, from 3:00 PM CET
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Description

*A WW2 Army L.S.G.C. and Efficiency Medal Group of 7 awarded to Company Quartermaster Sergeant Charles Forbes Palmer, 1st and 6th Battalions, Gordon Highlanders, who later served in WW2 with the 4th (Territorial) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment until 1965, comprising: 1939-1945 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals, 1939-1945; Army Long Service and Good Conduct, G.VI.R., Regular Army (2869397 Cpl. C.F. Palmer. Gordons.); Efficiency Medal, E.II.R., Territorial type (2869397. Sgt. C.F. Palmer. E. Lan. R.); Group court-mounted on card for display, the first five medals secured with adhesive, extremely fine (7) Company Quartermaster Charles Forbes Palmer was born in Scotland c.1907 and appears to have joined the 2nd Highland Field Company, Royal Engineers, Defence Force, as a young boy at the age of just 14, obtaining a special exemption. Research suggests that he joined the Gordon Highlanders in 1924, and he fought with them throughout WW2. As recorded in the East Lancashire Regimental Association Journal: ‘After regular and wartime service with the Gordon Highlanders, W.O. II. Charles Forbes Palmer joined the civilian permanent staff of the 4th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment on the restarting of the T.A. in 1947. He became Chief Clerk in May 1956, and during his unbroken service earned the Territorial Efficiency Medal (sic) and a well deserved Lord Lieutenant’s Certificate. He died suddenly at his desk on 29 April, aged 58… he became one of the pillars of the Battalion…not the least (was) his ability to take a place in the Band (including Conductor)…and with his death lost a loyal and conscientious member…’

Estimate: GBP 150 - 200

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Price realized 200 GBP
Starting price 120 GBP
Estimate 150 GBP
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