United Kingdom. A South Africa & Egypt Medal Group To Pte. G. Holmes, Hms Himalaya, C. 1880 Auction Enlisting in the 53rd (Northern

Enlisting in the 53rd (Northern Saskatchewan) Battalion in December 1914

and Parachute Jump Instructor Brevet (silvered metal

Constructed of die-stamped aluminum with a black painted wreathed swastika in the eagle’s talons

Due to his ill health

arriving with them in the field on the 20th

United Kingdom. A South Africa & Egypt Medal Group To Pte. G. Holmes, Hms Himalaya, C. 1880 Auction Enlisting in the 53rd (NorthernSouth Africa Medal, in silver, rim impressed HIMALAYA. G. H. HOLMES. PTE. R. M. H. M. S, ornate scroll suspension bar, measures 36. 15mm (w) x 44. 20mm (h inclusive of integral suspension post), weighs 34. 5 grams, worn on original ribbon sewn closed at top, obverse and reverse present wear from period polishing and light contact, dark patina on medal and suspension bar, better than fair. Egypt medal with SUAKIN 1884 clasp, in silver, rim impressed G.