Four: Colonel P. Schletter, C.B., King’s Liverpool Regiment, who commanded the 1st Battalion in South Africa during the Boer War, and was twice Mentioned in Despatches

Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (Lieut. Percy Schletter. 2/8th. Regt.); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Lt. Col. P. Schletter, C.B. L’pool. Rgt:) engraved naming; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Bt. Col. P. Schletter.) mounted as worn, edge bruising and contact marks to first, otherwise very fine and better (4) £600-£800

C.B. London Gazette 26 June 1902:
‘In recognition of of services during the operations in South Africa’.

Percy Schletter was born in Edgbaston, Birmingham, on 4 August 1855, the son of Carl Schletter, a wealthy ship owner and businessman. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 8th Foot on 13 June 1874, and served with that regiment for his entire career. Initially posted to the 2nd Battalion, he served in India, Afghanistan (12 April 1879 to 20 October 1880), and in Bermuda, being promoted Captain in 1882; Major in 1891; and Lieutenant-Colonel in February 1900. Appointed Commanding Officer of the 3rd Battalion in 1901, he took command of the 1st Battalion in South Africa during the Boer War, and for his services was Mentioned in Despatches and appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath.

Schletter subsequently served in Burma, and was promoted Colonel in February 1904. He retired in 1908, but was recalled for service during the Great War, and commanded the 16th Reserve Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment from 3 December 1914, until the Battalion was re-assigned on 1 September 1916. He latterly served on the Staff, and for his services was again Mentioned in Despatches. He died in Bengueal, Angola, on 22 August 1922.

Sold with the recipient’s riband bar for the Bath, Afghan, and QSA; and copied research.