Hammer

£1,200

A cased display of eighteen medals awarded to Arthur Baker, including World War Two and Royal Household Service.

Arthur Baker started work for The Royal Family as an assistant in the Steward's Room at Buckingham Palace in 1937 and was later appointed Usher following his service with the Royal Navy. He was promoted to Page of Presence in 1970.

World War Two group consisting of The 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. Royal Household Service medals consisting of Royal Victorian Medal (QEII), George VI Coronation Medal, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal, Jubilee Medal and Royal Household Faithful Service Medal with thirty and forty year clasps. Along with nine state visit medals (with boxes); Swedish Royal Household, Bronze Italian, Order of Homayoun, French, Order of Crown of Thailand, Order of George I, Order of Bernando O'Higgins, Silver Italian and Order of Rio Branco. Queen's Directory, copies of papers etc.