A Collection of Awards for the 1939-45 War

Seven: attributed to Lieutenant-Colonel R. P. M. T. Barrett, Gold Coast Defence and Territorial Forces, attached Royal West African Frontier Force, who won a “mention” for Burma

1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals, M.I.D. oakleaf; Coronation 1953; Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., Gold Coast, the reverse undated, mounted as worn, very fine and better (7) £250-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Awards for the 1939-45 War.

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Barrett was mentioned in despatches ‘For gallant and distinguished service in Burma’ (London Gazette 27 September 1945 refers); sold with assorted metalled badges (5), including a pair of R.W.A.F.F. bronze collar badges.