A C.B.E. AND FIRST WORLD WAR PAIR TO WILLIAM RUNDLE HECKER. ...

Hammer

£650

A C.B.E. AND FIRST WORLD WAR PAIR TO WILLIAM RUNDLE HECKER. A Great war Pair comprising War Medal and Victory Medal named to 536685 Pte. W.R. Hecker 15-Lond-R. William R. Hecker served as a Private with the 15th Reserve Battalion of the London Regiment. With a Commander of the British Empire neck badge on Civil ribbon in Toye Kenning & Spencer case of issue. With a corresponding group of three miniatures, mounted as worn. Also a pair of miniatures, MBE on first type civil ribbon and Special Constabulary Long service award with 'Great War 1914-18' clasp. With a quantity of supporting material including his Birth Certificate dated 1st June 1899, a certificate of employment during the war noting that he was a signaller with the 6th Battalion, London Regiment and certificate of transfer to the reserve dated 15th February 1919. Musketry Regulation 1909, Field Service Pocket Book, 1939 and later. A note of the award of a Master of Arts (Education) from the University of London, 1937. Four Alpine Society Medals awarded to Mrs W.R. Hecker, two in silver. A uniform cap with Royal Artillery Cap badge, a pair of leather gaiters and other items. Headmaster of St Dunstan's College, Catford, his award published in the Gazette 1st January 1963, p10 *Condition: Paperwork in mixed condition, First World War medals lacking ribbons. Cap in well used condition.