United Kingdom. A First War Trio to Pte Kellert, WIA in the Somme Offensive, 1916 Republic of Private Blaquiere moved well forward

Private Blaquiere moved well forward with a radio and relayed the fire commands from the forward observer to the gun positions

with the three rivets holding the cover together lost through time

This unusual and privately-purchased bayonet remains in a better than very fine condition

1994 and the Bophuthatswana Defence Force was amalgamated with six other military forces into the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) on that date

and a Knight of the Order of St Patrick

United Kingdom. A First War Trio to Pte Kellert, WIA in the Somme Offensive, 1916 Republic of Private Blaquiere moved well forwardA 1914 Star, in bronze, reverse impressed 8967 PTE. G. KELLETT. R. LANC: R., full size, worn on replacement ribbon with old copy 5th AUG 22ND NOV 1914 clasp, dark patina, very fine. A British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed 8967 CPL. G. KELLETT. R. LANC. R., full size, dark patina, very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, rim impressed 8967 CPL. G. KELLETT. R. LANC. R., full size, loss of gilt, notable wear, very fine. Footnote: George Kellett