British and World Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Corporal J. J. Baird, Royal Engineers

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (No.8379 Sapper J. J. Baird, R.E.) this renamed, suspension refitted; British War and Victory Medals (161 Cpl., R.E.); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (161 Cpl., Durham (FTS) R.E.) edge bruising, contact marks, about very fine (4) £70-90

Corporal John James Baird, Durham (Fortress) Royal Engineers, was awarded the T.F.E.M. by Army Order 185 of 1911. He entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 18 September 1915. Additionally entitled to the 1914-15 Star and Silver War Badge. Q.S.A. not confirmed. With copied m.i.c.