WW1 / WW2 British Family Grouping
432,00 €
A moving and well-preserved grouping belonging to the Barrett family, honouring two generations of British veterans who served during World War I and World War II.
This commemorative collection was assembled by a descendant of the family and includes medals, photos, police caps, dog tags, and various insignia.
Family History:
- John Edward Barrett (great-grandfather):
Served during World War I, notably in the Royal Air Force. He contracted trench fever and was treated at a hospital in Rouen, France. He was awarded the British War Medal and the Inter-Allied Victory Medal.
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John Lewis Barrett (grandfather, son of John Edward):
Also a World War I veteran, he served as a Lewis gunner in the Worcestershire Regiment. He was wounded in the left thigh by gunfire in 1918. Like his father, he received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. In 1942, he was discharged (original telegram included).
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Edward Daniel Reeve (maternal grandfather):
Served in World War I with The King’s (Liverpool) Regiment. His cap badge can be seen in the grouping.
Contents of the Grouping:
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A modern display frame containing original photos, medals, ribbons, and regimental / cap badges of all three ancestors.
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Two Royal Air Force side caps:
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One clearly dated 1944, with manufacturer stamp and broad arrow mark (missing one button).
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One unmarked but in overall good condition.
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Original 1942 telegram ordering John Lewis to return to his unit for discharge.
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Multiple dog tags inscribed with the name Barrett.
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Two reproduction photographs.
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WWII medals:
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France and Germany Star
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1939–1945 Star
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Defence Medal
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War Medal 1939–1945
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A printed family history (in English) attached to the back of the frame.
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A Royal Corps of Signals shoulder title.
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An RAF sleeve insignia (printed type, removed from uniform).
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Several RAF badges as seen in the photos.
This is a touching family tribute and a genuine piece of British military history, offered in overall good condition.
