Order Of King George I, 3Rd Class Set. Spink. GTRexclude 1901 for gallantry in action

1901 for gallantry in action during the Boer War

the Battalion was reorganized to become the Calgary Regiment

brass spike has two circular ventilation holes to the "neck" portion

Latterly having served as an Acting Major at the Air Ministry

Inspecteur der Verkehrstruppen

Order Of King George I, 3Rd Class Set. Spink. GTRexclude 1901 for gallantry in actionNeck Badge in silver gilt and enamels, hinged crown, unmarked, 46 mm x 77 mm, with full neck ribbon. Breast Star, maker marked SPINK & SON Ltd. on reverse, 71 mm. Both feature crisp detail, vibrant colours, nice patinas, extremely fine. Hardshelled case maker marked SPINK & SON LTD. LONDON, latch is slightly askew but closes firmly, minor staining, near fine. Footnote: The award was created in 1916 for those that distinguished themselves in the field