WWI TRIO 1914 STAR G.A.M.ALLEN 2ND MIDDLESEX REGIMENT
£250.00
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WWI Trio – 1914 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Named to: A.W.O. CL2 George Alfred Morley Allen, No. L11956, 2nd Middlesex Regiment
Court Mounted | Original Issue | Full Size | With Service Paperwork
This original WWI Trio comprises the three campaign medals awarded to Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 George Alfred Morley Allen, service number L11956, of the 2nd Battalion, Middlesex Regiment. The medals are court-mounted for display, professionally arranged on a single bar with ribbon backing, and come with accompanying service paperwork, offering valuable research potential and historical context.
The set includes:
- 1914 Star – Bronze four-pointed star with crossed swords and central scroll inscribed “1914”, surmounted by a crown. Awarded to those who served in France or Belgium between 5 August and 22 November 1914. Allen’s early deployment confirms his presence in the initial stages of the war.
- British War Medal 1914–1920 – Silver medal featuring King George V and reverse of St George on horseback trampling the eagle of the Central Powers. Awarded to those who served overseas during the war.
- Victory Medal 1914–1919 – Bronze medal with winged Victory on the obverse and the legend “The Great War for Civilisation 1914–1919” on the reverse. Issued to those who received the British War Medal and served in an operational theatre.
- Material: Bronze (Star & Victory), Silver (War Medal)
- Size: Full-size medals with original suspension rings
- Mounting: Court mounted on bar with ribbons
- Naming: Impressed to edge of War and Victory Medals; Star named on reverse
- Extras: Includes service paperwork
- Condition: Nice overall with light wear and original patina
- Price: £250
These medals, often nicknamed “Pip, Squeak and Wilfred”, represent the service and sacrifice of millions during the Great War. Named and mounted examples with documentation are especially prized by collectors and researchers. Allen’s rank and unit suggest a senior non-commissioned role in the British Army’s regular infantry, and the paperwork may offer further insight into his wartime service.
This set is ideal for collectors of British military medals, WWI memorabilia, or those researching the Middlesex Regiment and its early war engagements.
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Biographical Summary – A.W.O. CL2 George Alfred Morley Allen, No. L11956
2nd Battalion, Middlesex Regiment
George Alfred Morley Allen served with distinction in the 2nd Battalion, Middlesex Regiment during the First World War. Holding the rank of Acting Warrant Officer Class 2, Allen was among the early British Expeditionary Force (BEF) troops deployed to the Western Front, qualifying for the 1914 Star — a medal awarded only to those who served under fire between 5 August and 22 November 1914.
The 2nd Middlesex Regiment was heavily engaged in the early battles of the war, including the Retreat from Mons, the Battle of the Marne, and the First Battle of Ypres. As a senior non-commissioned officer, Allen would have played a critical role in maintaining discipline, logistics, and leadership under fire during these intense campaigns.
His trio of medals — the 1914 Star, British War Medal, and Victory Medal — are all correctly named and court mounted for display, accompanied by original service paperwork that offers further insight into his military career. The presence of the 1914 Star confirms his status as an “Old Contemptible,” a term proudly adopted by those who served in the BEF at the outbreak of war.
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