Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Temporary Staff Sergeant J. W. Dickenson, 21st (Empress of India’s ) Lancers

1914 Star (5960 Pte. W. J. Dickenson. 21/Lrs:); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (5960 T.S. Sjt. J. W. Dickenson. 21-Lrs.) spot of verdigris to Star, contact marks, generally very fine, scarce to unit (3) £140-£180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to Recipients of the 1914 Star.

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Approximately 104 1914 Stars awarded to the 21st (Empress of India’s) Lancers. The 21st Lancers did not qualify for the 1914 Star as a unit.

W. J. Dickenson attested for the 21st Lancers and served during the Great War on the Western Front from 14 August 1914, later transferring to the Army Veterinary Corps.