Whyte's THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR TIMED ON-LINE AUCTION 18 APRIL 2026

166 269 1940. A comprehensive archive of medals, badges and original documents to a 1940 Dunkirk veteran A comprehensive archive of medals, badges and original documents to a 1940 Dunkirk veteran. The medals comprise 1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal and1939-45 War Medal. Original document outlining medal entitlement. The recipient’s original WorldWar 2 ear R.A.S.C should titles, cap badge and service stripes. Soldiers, service book with extensive details, a message of thanks from Field Marschal Montgomery, certificate of transfer to army reserve, a briefing booklet printed in 1944 for British soldiers entering Germany, Soldiers Release book, records of service and training, release documents, Dunkirk Veterans Documents etc. Also included a wooden commemorate plaque to 104th Company R.A.S.C and the original recepinets medals box posted to Mr. A.W.L. Smith, 72 Sydenham Road, Smethwick 40. Staffs. A significant archive of medals and material covering his evacuation from Dunkirk in 1940 to his subsequent service throughout WorldWar 2. Condition: Mainly fine. Provenance: Estimate €200-€300 (approx £170-£260) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 269 270 1939-1945 BritishWar Medal, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star and Tank Regiment silver clasp. Awarded to Staff Sergeant-Major R.F. Johnson, Tank Regiment. Condition: Mainly fine in box of issue, the clasp heavily polished and lacking detail, only the War Medal’s ribbon is present. Estimate €80-€100 (approx £70-£90) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 270