Miniature Medals

A fine Somaliland 1940 M.M. group of eight awarded to Colour-Sergeant Harry Robertson, 2nd Battalion, Black Watch

Military Medal, G.VI.R. (2754768 Cpl., Black Watch); General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (2754768 Pte., Black Watch); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence & War Medals; Korea 1950-53 (2754768 C.Sjt., M.M. B.W.); U.N. Korea, mounted as worn, contact marks, very fine or better (8) £600-700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals to the 42nd and 73rd Regiments (Black Watch).

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M.M. London Gazette 29 November 1940. The recommendation states: ‘Somaliland. For conspicuous gallantry at Barkasan on 17th August 1940. When as a Section Commander, he remained at his post when orders to withdraw failed to reach him and although completely surrounded by superior enemy forces he fought his section against overwhelming odds until he ran short of ammunition. He then skilfully withdrew his Section although fired on from both flanks and made his way with remnants of his Section to Berbera, some 40 miles distant, without food or water. His courage and determination throughout the day was a great example to his men.’