During World War II he served as a Temporary Major in the Royal Artillery and after being relieved from active duty due to age he joined the 7th Wilts Home Guard as a Trooper and served with them for the remainder of the war
The Minié ball (bullet) was invented in 1847
Accompanied by Service Records and assorted research material on both men
12-14mm approximate size of miniatures
Army Officers Parade Belt and Buckle
Order Of The Rising Sun. Grand Cross Set. Auction Archive During World War II heFirst Class. Grand Cross Badge, in silver, centre applique in silver gilt and enamels, centre red glass cabochon, 76 mm x 144 mm inclusive of Paulownia flowers suspension, full sash with moire. Grand Cross Star, in silver, centre applique in silver gilt and enamels, centre red glass cabochon, convex, 90 mm, pinback with flanking hook pins. Both have sharp points, very crisp detail, intact enamels, near mint. In case of issue, marked on cover, recessed