WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR SATURDAY & SUNDAY 25 & 26 July 2020

193 History THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR · 25 & 26 JULY 2020 362 1969-2007 UK Medal for military service in Northern Ireland to a paratrooper. Inscribed to 24407349 Private R. Fox, Parachute Regiment. Condition: Very fine. The British Army during Operation Banner spent 38 years in Northern Ireland, during which the 2nd Battalion spent more time there than any other infantry battalion. Between 1971 and 1996, 51 men of the Parachute Regiment were killed while serving in Northern Ireland. In what has become known as “Bloody Sunday”, on 30 January 1972, the 1st Battalion were sent to Derry to help police a civil rights march demanding an end to internment. The Paras shot dead 13 civilians and wounded another 17 (one of whom later died of his wounds). Estimate €150-€200 (approx £140-£180) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 362 363 UK General Service Medal with Northern Ireland and Dhofar bars. Inscribed to 23716825 Lance Corporal F. Benson Royal Highland Fusiliers. Estimate €300-€400 (approx £270-£360) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 3 63