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1915 Military trench watch ASPREY (F.Borgel) presented by Lt.Col.G.J.Scott
Estimated price for orientation: 2 500 $
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Description Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
Rare watch Asprey on face, case marked F.Borgel inscribed on back to R.S.M.W.Springate from Lt.Col.G.J.Scott. Look at this link for a similar one http://www.ww1watch.com/shop/Inscribed-Watches/product/Amazing-Silver-Asprey-Watch-with-RFC-Inscription
SCOTT GEORGE JOHN, Captain, was born 7 May 1858, and was educated at Marlborough. He joined the Shropshire Militia in 1875; became Sub-Lieutenant, 2nd Dragoon Guards, in 1879; served with the 7th Dragoon Guards in Egypt, 1882 (Medal, with clasp for Tel-el-Kebir, and Khedive's Star); exchanged into the 18th Hussars in 1885, and retired in 1889. He served in the South African War, 1900-1, with Imperial Yeomanry; was present at operations in the Transvaal and Cape Colony, March to November 1900; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "George John Scott, Captain, 19th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". He was invested by the King 29 October 1901. He served in the City of London Yeomanry, 1901-13; and in the 3rd Middlesex Yeomanry, 1915—16. Lieutenant Colonel G J Scott, married, in 1880, Mary Ethel (who died in 1906), daughter of J F Christy, JP, of Upton, Alresford, Hants.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book). Watch works fine but would benefit from a service. UK POSTAGE Where basic first class postage is shown in the listing details but the final bid is £50-£75, despatch will be by first class recorded signed for and the buyer will be charged an additional £1.10. If the winning bid exceeds £75, despatch will be by Special Delivery by 1p.m. and the buyer will be charged at the Royal Mail rate per weight plus 20p towards packaging. OVERSEAS POSTAGE Please contact us for specific airmail quotes.
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| Condition: | Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
Rare watch Asprey on face, case marked F.Borgel inscribed on back to R.S.M.W.Springate from Lt.Col.G.J.Scott. Look at this link for a similar one http://www.ww1watch.com/shop/Inscribed-Watches/product/Amazing-Silver-Asprey-Watch-with-RFC-Inscription
SCOTT GEORGE JOHN, Captain, was born 7 May 1858, and was educated at Marlborough. He joined the Shropshire Militia in 1875; became Sub-Lieutenant, 2nd Dragoon Guards, in 1879; served with the 7th Dragoon Guards in Egypt, 1882 (Medal, with clasp for Tel-el-Kebir, and Khedive's Star); exchanged into the 18th Hussars in 1885, and retired in 1889. He served in the South African War, 1900-1, with Imperial Yeomanry; was present at operations in the Transvaal and Cape Colony, March to November 1900; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "George John Scott, Captain, 19th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". He was invested by the King 29 October 1901. He served in the City of London Yeomanry, 1901-13; and in the 3rd Middlesex Yeomanry, 1915—16. Lieutenant Colonel G J Scott, married, in 1880, Mary Ethel (who died in 1906), daughter of J F Christy, JP, of Upton, Alresford, Hants.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book). Watch works fine but would benefit from a service. UK POSTAGE Where basic first class postage is shown in the listing details but the final bid is £50-£75, despatch will be by first class recorded signed for and the buyer will be charged an additional £1.10. If the winning bid exceeds £75, despatch will be by Special Delivery by 1p.m. and the buyer will be charged at the Royal Mail rate per weight plus 20p towards packaging. OVERSEAS POSTAGE Please contact us for specific airmail quotes.