Lot 950
 

LARGE AND INTERESTING WWI & WWII MILITARY ARCHIVE RELATING TO BERNARD DUFFY including the Victory Medal and the British War Medal, each named for 'S-10305 PTE. B. DUFFY A. & S.H.' with ribbons, together with The Defence Medal, 1939-45 Medal, The 1939-45 Star and The Burma Star, each with ribbons, also with Royal Corps of Signals badge, dogtag for Duffy, pins and patches marked 'A & S.H.', 'ARP' uniform buttons, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Glengarry wool cap with white and red diced band and tails with Argyll & Sutherland badge, another cap with tails bearing Cameron Highlander Officer's badge, two more Cameron Highlander Officer's badges, letter from C.2. Casualties .P.M. detailing that Duffy was being held as a prisoner of war, a letter from George V dated 1918 (content detailed in note below), Protection Certificate and Certificate of Identity, Demobilization Account, and documents related to Duffy's time spent during WWII doing Civil Defence duties, Soldier's Pay Book for Active Service containing postcards, Soldier's Service and Pay Book, photographs depicting war atrocities, Diary of Duffy from 1944 detailing war exploits, documents pertaining to Darjeeling where Duffy was stationed, Soldier's Release Book, patches, kukri with leather scabbard, etc Note: The letter from George V states the following 'The Queen joins me in welcoming you on your release from the miseries and hardships, which you have endured with so much patience and courage. During these many months of trial, the early rescue of our gallant officers and men from the cruelties of their captivity has been uppermost in our thoughts. We are thankful that this longed for day has arrived, and that back in the old country you will be able once more to enjoy the happiness of a home and to see good days among those who anxiously look for your return.'

 

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Sold for £440
Estimated at £400 - £600


 
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