A Great War O.B.E. group of four awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel M. J. Stapylton, 21st Lancers

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 1st type breast badge, silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1919, in its Garrard & Co. case of issue; 1914 Star (Major M. J. Stapylton, 21/Lrs.); British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. oak leaf (Major), good very fine (4) £350-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Small Collection of Awards to the 21st Lancers.

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O.B.E. London Gazette 3 June 1919:

‘For valuable services rendered in connection with the War.’

Miles John Stapylton was born in March 1869, a scion of the Stapyltons of Myton Hall in Helperby, Yorkshire, which seat had been in the family’s possession since the reign of Charles I.

Appointed to a Cornetcy in the 21st Hussars (afterwards Lancers) in October 1892, he saw service in India and was placed on the Reserve of Officers as a Lieutenant in July 1897, when he joined the Yorkshire Hussars. He also served as a D.L. and J.P. for North Riding.

Recalled on the outbreak of hostilities, Stapylton went out to France as a Major with No. 1 Advance Remount Depot on 16 August 1914, where he gained a mention in despatches (London Gazette 17 February 1915 refers), and was one of just nine officers of the 21st Lancers to qualify for the 1914 Star.

Afterwards employed as Adjutant of the Remount Depot at Calais from May-August 1915, he returned to the Home Establishment at the end of the same year, and was awarded the O.B.E. before being placed back on the Reserve of Officers as a Lieutenant-Colonel in early 1920 - prospective purchasers should note that the above described O.B.E. has been added for display purposes; sold with a large quantity of copied research.