14th Jun, 2023 10:00
The Collectors' Auction
The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India group of medals awarded to James Balfour Macdonald
Sold for £7,200
The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India group of medals awarded to Acting Major-General James Balfour Macdonald C.C.S.I. D.S.O. O.B.E (1898-1959) of the 3rd Battalion 34th Regiment of Sikh Pioneers, comprising: Companion of The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India neck badge, boxed by Garrard & Co Ltd with Grant Certificate dated 14th August 1947, Distinguished Service Order cased by Garrard & Co Ltd, with Grant Certificate dated 26th April 1945, Officer of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Military 1st type (cased by Royal Mint) and 2nd type (cased by Garrard & Co Ltd), with Grant Certificate dated 16th august 1938, 1st World War medal, India General Service medal with clasps for North West Frontier 1935, Waziristan 1921-24, Wasiristan 1919-21, Mahsud 1919-20, and Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, General Service Medal with Iraq clasp, India General Service medal with North West Frontier 1936-37 clasp (with mention in despatches certificate), Second World War Medal, Star, Africa Star and Defence Medal, a certificate for menton in despatches dated 1st August 1920, a certificate of appointment as officer into the Home Guard, Record of Service, Narrative of Operations Jan-Apr 1945, his Infantry Officers sword 1895 pattern by Henry Wilkinson with initials 'JBM', and regimental badges; together with St John Ambulance Associate examination certificate, medal and lapel awarded to Helen MacDonald (nee Lay); together with a photograph, Officer's Warrant and Birth Certificate of Ronald Angus Arthur Macdonald, son of James Balfour.
Notes: Records of Service were known to be given to high ranking Officers in the Indian Army on leaving. Macdonald's includes all of his postings and movements throughout his career, casualty form, his movements through the Mediterranean during WWII, pay sheets, decorations and mentions, and other interesting information.
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Auction: The Collectors' Auction, 14th Jun, 2023
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