513. 3347861. A FIRST WORLD WAR GROUP OF FOUR TO AN OWNER DRIVER ATTACHED TO THE ROYAL MARINES/ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION.
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513. 3347861. A FIRST WORLD WAR GROUP OF FOUR TO AN OWNER DRIVER ATTACHED TO THE ROYAL MARINES/ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION.
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A Great War group of four comprising 1914 Star with Aug-Nov clasp named to Temp Sub Lieut L.F. Orde R.N. Attd R.N. Division, War and Victory Medals named to Maj L.F. Orde R.M. and Legion d'Honneur. Mounted as worn with accompanying miniatures. Lancelot Francis Orde's Medal index card gives the very rare rank of Owner Driver and a disembarkation date of September 12th 1914. Owner Driver is a most unusual rank, the men who were given this rank at the outbreak of the war were 'Gentleman' car owners who volunteered to go with their cars to the war zone and drive them under military command. At the outbreak of the war there were not enough vehicles available to the Military and these volunteers were awarded Temporary Commissions with the Royal Marines. Whilst with the Royal Naval Division it seems likely that Orde will have been involved with the defence of Antwerp, almost certainly without the usual divisional support units one might have expected. Orde is included on the list of Motor-Owner Drivers, number 6460 Orde L F, a list which includes only 56 names. Orde's Chevalier of the Legion d'Honneur was gazetted on the 14th July 1917, p7094.
Condition
Good condition as worn.
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513. 3347861. A FIRST WORLD WAR GROUP OF FOUR TO AN OWNER DRIVER ATTACHED TO THE ROYAL MARINES/ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION.
Description
A Great War group of four comprising 1914 Star with Aug-Nov clasp named to Temp Sub Lieut L.F. Orde R.N. Attd R.N. Division, War and Victory Medals named to Maj L.F. Orde R.M. and Legion d'Honneur. Mounted as worn with accompanying miniatures. Lancelot Francis Orde's Medal index card gives the very rare rank of Owner Driver and a disembarkation date of September 12th 1914. Owner Driver is a most unusual rank, the men who were given this rank at the outbreak of the war were 'Gentleman' car owners who volunteered to go with their cars to the war zone and drive them under military command. At the outbreak of the war there were not enough vehicles available to the Military and these volunteers were awarded Temporary Commissions with the Royal Marines. Whilst with the Royal Naval Division it seems likely that Orde will have been involved with the defence of Antwerp, almost certainly without the usual divisional support units one might have expected. Orde is included on the list of Motor-Owner Drivers, number 6460 Orde L F, a list which includes only 56 names. Orde's Chevalier of the Legion d'Honneur was gazetted on the 14th July 1917, p7094.
Condition
Good condition as worn.
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- House
- Lawrences Auctioneers
- Address
The Linen Yard
South Street
Crewkerne
TA18 8AB
United Kingdom- Placement
- FIRST FLOOR
- Catalogue no
- 513
Militaria, Coins & Medals
Welcome to our Spring Auction of Militaria, Medals and Coins. With over 1,200 lots over two days there should be something for everyone.
The first day includes some fascinating guns and swords: the enormous flintlock
customs musketoon is one of the largest flintlock guns you are ever likely to encounter.
The medals always provide some wonderful stories: the Military Cross to a young officer shot by a sniper presents a wonderfully lucid story of the Great War and the successful use of a silver elbow joint which saw him survive and return to action. From the Second World War, the Distinguished Service Cross from Dunkirk is an excellent reminder of the part played by the Royal Navy over those few heroic days in 1940. A further ‘treasure’ amongst the First World War medals is the group awarded to a young officer with the rank of ‘Owner Driver’, possibly the rarest of all ranks recorded on any Medal Index Card.
On the second day, there is a good selection of Ancient Coins to include a collection of 'Celtic' coins. Disjoined horses, Starfish, Hengistbury Smilers: these really are the very best insight that we have into the lives of our ancient ancestors who lived amongst the hills in these parts so many years ago. To hold one of these coins is always a joy.
IMPORTANT
In keeping with other Auction Houses, Lawrences do not in any way guarantee Third Reich period items. These are sold on a subject to no return basis. Viewing is strongly advised.
VIEWING
BY APPOINTMENT:
13th - 17th May
PUBLIC VIEWING:
Monday 20th May 9:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 21st May 9:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 22nd May 9:30 - 16:30
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