ORDERLY G. ANDERSON, BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY. Four: 1914 Star (G. Anderson, B.R.C.S.) B

ORDERLY G. ANDERSON, BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY. Four: 1914 Star (G. Anderson, B.R.C.S.) British War and Victory Medals (G. Anderson, B.R.C.S.) St Andrews Ambulance Association Service Medal, silver, obverse St Andrew standing before a saltire, legend “St Andrew’s Ambulance Association” around, reverse wreath of laurel and oak, legend “For Service in the St Andrew’s Ambulance Corps” within (contemporary engraved naming: G. Anderson). Generally Almost Extremely Fine, silver medals attractively toned, original silk ribbons, accompanied by recipient’s original bronze and enamel cap badge (central enamel device chipped) and pair of “Red Cross” shoulder titles.

Group accompanied by recipient’s Medal Index Card details and photocopied entry from “British Red Cross Register of Overseas Volunteers 1914-1918”, which confirm that George Anderson saw service in France during the First World War, entering that theatre of operations on 23/9/1914, and that he saw service with the “Scottish Unit” at Rouen as an Orderly.

The St Andrews Ambulance Association Service Medal scarce.