Groups and Single Decorations for Gallantry

A fine ‘Hazara 1891’ D.S.O. group of three awarded to Colonel J. Keith, Royal Artillery, who was twice mentioned in despatches, and commanded the Royal Artillery in the Sikkim 1888, Hazara 1891 and Izazai Expeditions Distinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar; Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (Captn. J. Keith. R.H.A.); India General Service 1854-95, 2 clasps, Sikkim 1888, Hazara 1891 (Major J. Keith 9/1 N.D. R.A.) mounted for display, generally nearly extremely fine £1,800-£2,200 --- D.S.O. London Gazette 19 November 1891: ‘In recognition of services during the late Hazara Expedition.’ James Keith was born in November 1842, and was the son of William Keith, M.D. He was commissioned from being a Cadet into the Royal Artillery in December 1861. Keith advanced to Captain in April 1875, served with the 1/1 Field Battery, Royal Horse Artillery in Afghanistan 1878-80, and advanced to Major in October 1882. He served as Deputy Assistant Adjutant General R.A., Bengal, March 1882 - March 1887. Keith commanded the Royal Artillery for the Sikkim 1888 (M.I.D.), Hazara 1891 (D.S.O. and M.I.D.) and the Izazai Expeditions. He was presented with his D.S.O. in India in July 1892, and advanced to Colonel in September 1894. He retired in September 1895. Sold with copied research.