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Title East Surrey Regimental medal
Nationality British
Period 1925
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Engraved on the reverse 'PTE L ELLIS // WINNER // 1925', the badge on the obverse is that of the East Surrey Regiment. The medal could have been given for anything from football to shooting or any other regimental sport. The hallmarks are very faint, but they are there - the little lion is just visible, as well as the maker's initials.

I don't have a book on regimental ties, but this piece of ribbon, which came with the medal, is by association likely to be the regimental colours.

The condition of the medal is near VF, the reverse being rather knocked about, but the obverse has all the details nice and sharp.

There is also a hand-tinted portrait photograph of the young man in East Surrey Regiment uniform, in its photographer's mount (A.Hing, Hong Kong), inscribed in handwriting on the back: 'Wishing you a Happy Xmas and Prosperous New Year: Your Loving Son Louis xxx 1920'.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Militaria : Medals : British : 20th Century]

testimonials

My order arrived this morning, thanks for the prompt delivery.

Two excellent original pieces, I must say.

Buckle is in minty condition retaining so much detail esp plummage on eagle's neck and chest, like to see those 'creases' on the legs also... a beautiful example of an early O&C buckle.

Belt is very interesting, rather thin, CROUPON stamped and also behind the tongue...maybe Allegmeine but no SS markings as you state. Beautiful piece none the less.

Thanks for a speedy transaction Chris, I am very happy with my purchase :)

B M, United Kingdom, 26.10.2018

The dirk arrived this morning and I could not be happier with it! Excellent little piece, most unusual... I look forward to doing more business with you, as finance permits; rest assured you will be highly recommended to my collecting colleagues.

C C, Australia, 15.04.2009

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