WW1. Pair. Walker. Kings Shropshire Light Infantry. KIA. #sherborne Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B

Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne)

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(from Medal Index Card)

By the 1760s liverymen were showing a reluctance to wear the traditional gown and so badges were introduced by many companies

Some pitting but main designs and much of the legend evident

WW1. Pair. Walker. Kings Shropshire Light Infantry. KIA. #sherborne Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58BPair: Private J. A. Walker, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, who was presumed dead having been listed as missing in August 1918 British War and Victory Medals (23949 Pte. J. A. Walker. K. S. L. I.), light contact marks, very fine. James Arthur Walker was born at Timperley, Cheshire and attested Altrincham, entering the war in France at some stage after 1916. He was posted as Missing at Limberg on 24 August 1918 and his death was officially accepted