The Massie Collection of Medals to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

Pair: Colonel W. Mure, 4th Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Coronation 1911; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, S.A. 1901 (Capt., Arg. & Suth. Highrs.) the last clasp a contemporary tailor’s copy, the pair mounted as worn, good very fine (2) £140-180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Massie Collection of Medals to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.

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William Mure was first commissioned in October 1887 and served in the 4th Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders throughout his military career. He was mentioned in despatches during the Boer War and commanded the battalion from October 1907 until his death in June 1912.