The Collection of Medals formed by the late Robert Lamb

India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (Maj. C. H. Barker, R.A.) edge bruise, otherwise nearly very fine £60-70

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals formed by the late Robert Lamb.

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Cecil Hardy Barker served in India from August 1914, including operations against the Mohmands and Swatis near Hafiz Kor, September-October 1915. He served in France from March 1916 until November 1918 (wounded). Returned to India and commanded 3 Mountain Battery in the North West Frontier operations 1919. Retired in 1927 due to-ill health contracted on active service.