317
A scarce 'Darfur operations' campaign group of four awarded to Corporal A. F. Bailey, Royal...
Description
A scarce ‘Darfur operations’ campaign group of four awarded to Corporal A. F. Bailey, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, who later flew as an air gunner/observer with 206 Squadron during the Great War - when he was shot down, wounded, and taken Prisoner of War over France on 2 October 1918 1914-15 Star (3740 1. A.M. A. F. Bailey. R.F.C.); British War and Victory Medals (3740. Cpl. A. F. Bailey. R.A.F.); Khedive’s Sudan 1910-21, 2nd issue, no clasps (3740 1/A.M. A. F. Bailey. R.A.F.) officially impressed naming, mounted on card for display, last with naming double-struck in several places, generally very fine or better (4) £600-£800 --- Approximately 61 Khedive Sudan Medals for the Darfur operations issued to the Royal Flying Corps, 37 of which being no clasp awards. Albert Frederick Bailey was born in Kettering, Northamptonshire, in 1891. He enlisted in the Royal Flying Corps in February 1915, and was initially listed in the trade of motor cyclist. Bailey was posted to Egypt in November 1915, and then to take part in the Darfur operations with 17 Squadron in the Sudan. He was admitted to hospital suffering from malaria on 30 September 1916, and returned to the UK for further treatment the following month. Bailey was medically boarded as fit to return for service, and was posted to France on 25 February 1917. Bailey subsequently served as an air gunner/observer with 206 Squadron (D.C.9.s) in France, and he crashed landed with his pilot (Lieutenant A. B. Seddon) whilst returning from a bombing raid on 29 September 1918; Bailey was hospitalised overnight. Later advanced to Corporal Mechanic, he was not so fortunate on 2 October 1918: this time the aircraft was piloted by Sergeant R. Walker, but it failed to return from a similar bombing raid. Bailey was initially declared as ‘Missing’, and later publications list him as being killed in action. However, he was in fact taken Prisoner of War by the Germans after being shot down and wounded in the right leg. Bailey was repatriated on 29 December 1918, and finally discharged with a pension for his wounds on 5 June 1919.
Auction Details
Shipping
T&Cs & Important Info
Ask seller a question
A scarce ‘Darfur operations’ campaign group of four awarded to Corporal A. F. Bailey, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, who later flew as an air gunner/observer with 206 Squadron during the Great War - when he was shot down, wounded, and taken Prisoner of War over France on 2 October 1918 1914-15 Star (3740 1. A.M. A. F. Bailey. R.F.C.); British War and Victory Medals (3740. Cpl. A. F. Bailey. R.A.F.); Khedive’s Sudan 1910-21, 2nd issue, no clasps (3740 1/A.M. A. F. Bailey. R.A.F.) officially impressed naming, mounted on card for display, last with naming double-struck in several places, generally very fine or better (4) £600-£800 --- Approximately 61 Khedive Sudan Medals for the Darfur operations issued to the Royal Flying Corps, 37 of which being no clasp awards. Albert Frederick Bailey was born in Kettering, Northamptonshire, in 1891. He enlisted in the Royal Flying Corps in February 1915, and was initially listed in the trade of motor cyclist. Bailey was posted to Egypt in November 1915, and then to take part in the Darfur operations with 17 Squadron in the Sudan. He was admitted to hospital suffering from malaria on 30 September 1916, and returned to the UK for further treatment the following month. Bailey was medically boarded as fit to return for service, and was posted to France on 25 February 1917. Bailey subsequently served as an air gunner/observer with 206 Squadron (D.C.9.s) in France, and he crashed landed with his pilot (Lieutenant A. B. Seddon) whilst returning from a bombing raid on 29 September 1918; Bailey was hospitalised overnight. Later advanced to Corporal Mechanic, he was not so fortunate on 2 October 1918: this time the aircraft was piloted by Sergeant R. Walker, but it failed to return from a similar bombing raid. Bailey was initially declared as ‘Missing’, and later publications list him as being killed in action. However, he was in fact taken Prisoner of War by the Germans after being shot down and wounded in the right leg. Bailey was repatriated on 29 December 1918, and finally discharged with a pension for his wounds on 5 June 1919.
Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria
Sale Date(s)
Venue Address
16 Bolton Street
London
W1J 8BQ
United Kingdom
General delivery information available from the auctioneer
If you are successful in purchasing lot/s being auctioned by us and opt for the item/s to be sent to you, we will use the following methods of shipment:
Within the UK
If you live within the UK, items will be despatched using Royal Mail Special Delivery. This service provides parcel tracking (via the Royal Mail website) and next weekday delivery (betwen 9am and 1pm). Items delivered within the UK are covered by our insurance company. Heavy and bulky lots will be sent by courier, in discussion with the client.
Outside of the UK
If the item/s being sent are worth under £1000 in total they are sent using Royal Mail’s Signed For International service. This ensures the item must be signed for when it is delivered.
If the item/s being sent are valued at over £1000 in total they will be sent using FedEx. This service allows next day delivery to customers in many parts of the US and parcels are fully trackable using the FedEx website.
Shipping Exceptions
Certain lots such as those containing glass or sharp implements, etc., may not be suitable for in-house shipping within or outside of the UK. Please contact Noonans with any queries.
Important Information
Auctioneer's Buyers Premium: 24% (+VAT)
There is an additional charge of 4.95% (+VAT/sales tax)
