Three: Private E. H. R. Law, 12th (The Prince of Wales’s Royal) Lancers

1914 Star, with clasp (5945 Pte., 12/Lrs.); British War and Victory Medals (5945 Pte., 12-Lrs.) good very fine (3)
£160-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of 1914 Star Groups.

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Private Edward H. R. Law, 12th Lancers, entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 15 August 1914. Served in the 5th Cavalry Brigade in Allenby’s Cavalry Division. On 27 August during the retreat from Mons, the 5th Cavalry Brigade guarded the high ground near Etreux. On 28 August the 12th Lancers were involved in fierce fighting at Cerizy. Law later transferred to the R.A.S.C. With copied m.i.c. - clasp confirmed.