The Fine Collection of Medals to 'Old Contemptibles' formed by Major Bob Keay

A Great War D.S.O. group of seven awarded to Colonel Henry Sidney, Northumberland Yeomanry

Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R. silver-gilt and enamels, one or two minor chips to wreath; 1914 Star, with copy clasp (Capt., North’d. Yeo.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaf (Lt. Col.); Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937; Territorial Decoration, G.V.R., hallmarks for London 1919, good very fine or better (7) £1200-1500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Fine Collection of Medals to 'Old Contemptibles' formed by Major Bob Keay.

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D.S.O. London Gazette 4 June 1917 (Major, Yeomanry).

Despatches three times London Gazette 17 February 1915 (Major, Northumberland Hussars), 4 January 1917 (Major, Yeomanry), 15 May 1917 (Major, Yeomanry).

T.D. London Gazette 15 July 1919 (Temporary Lieutenant Colonel, Northumberland Hussars).

Lieutenant Colonel Henry Sidney served in France and Flanders with the Northumberland Yeomanry from 5 October 1914. He commanded 14 Corps Cavalry Regiment from 19 March 1917 to 22 April 1917 and was wounded twice (Army List for 1922 refers). Both the Jubilee and Coronation Medals are confirmed as being awarded to him whilst Colonel (Honorary Colonel) of the Northumberland Hussars.