a post he held until the outbreak of the Second World War
the first the British Army’s Queen’s Crown PIP denoting the rank of Major
a second shorter piece sewn in place on the reverse behind the rosette
Flying time for the four Lakehurst to Lakehurst legs was 12 days
United Kingdom. A Waterloo Medal to Gunner John Caird, Royal Horse Artillery United Republic of a post he held untilA Waterloo Medal, in silver, full size, naming officially impressed on the rim JOHN CAIRD, GUNNER, ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY., original steel clip and iron ring, replacement ribbon with adhesive on the reverse, minor edge contact evident, clip is slightly loose and ring exhibits minor rust, lovely patina, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Gunner John Caird is present on the Waterloo Medal Roll, under Lt. Colonel Gardiners E Troop of the Royal Horse