11142 PTE T.PIKE K.O.SCO.BORD. (on 1914 Star)
11142 PTE T.PIKE K.O.SCO.BORD. (on pair)
2484B (impressed on reverse of OCA Badge)
Thomas Pike
Born Leicester 1/1/1893
To France 15/8/14 with 2nd King's Own Scottish Borderers
He survived the 2nd KOSB's severe mauling at Mons 23/8/14
Wounded in his right shoulder & taken POW during the 2nd KOSB's rearguard action at Crepy-en-Valois 1/9/14
Held at Sennelager & Friedrichsfeld POW Camps in Germany
Note: The 'Old Contemptibles Association' was formed in 1925 by Capt J.P.Danny R.A., exclusively for 'Chums' of the original BEF who were entitled to the 'Aug-Nov 1914' Clasp.
This example is the third of 6 lapel badge die varieties that I've noted.
Obverse: 'OLD CONTEMPTIBLES ASSOCIATION';
Reverse: Lapel Fixing. Suffixed number '2484B' at top; Reg.No.726347 on lapel fixing; Maker Toye & Co Ld London embossed at bottom
With copy of his Medal Index Card & supporting POW documentation
Condition: Mounted as worn with ORIGINAL 'AUG-NOV 1914' Clasp on old silk ribbons. Obverses heavily polished, NVF